Why Do Your Children Avoid Flossing?
Do you spend hours listening to the excuses of why your children do not floss every night? You know this is not new information. You may even tell your children to floss every night and after eating breakfast but what you find is that no matter how often you say it, your children avoid flossing. So, what can you do about it? And why are they avoiding this important dental practice? Here are a couple of the common reasons kids avoid flossing and how you can help them overcome these reasons. Excuse #1: There is no reason. While your children may not see the immediate positive result of flossing, they will begin to see the negative impact if time goes on. Taking time to show them a video or a picture of someone who does not floss may help them see the importance. You may also want to take a photo of their gums after a few days of not flossing to help them see the before and after photos. Excuse #2: “I do...