How to Take Care of Your Family’s Dental Health

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How to Take Care of Your Familys Dental Health
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Enjoy a Lifetime of Healthy Smile

• The key to helping your family enjoy a lifetime
  of healthy smile is to teach them good oral
  hygiene habits early on.
• Once they start committing to good dental
  practices, theyll be able to avoid the need for
  complex dental treatments in the future.
• Chances are theyll carry with them lessons
  youve taught. So how do you get started taking
  care of your familys dental health? Here are
  tips to help you get started.

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• Here are tips to help you get started.

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Help Kids Clean their Mouth

• While kids are still not able to clean their
  mouth on their own, you need to do this for them.
  
• Tooth decay knows no age. Dont wait for the
  little ones to have their teeth grown before you
  start regular brushing and flossing.
• . Make sure to be gentle when cleaning your
  little ones teeth. Until they learn how to spit
  properly, you may need to help them brush their
  teeth.

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Show them How to Brush and Floss

• Always make brushing and flossing a fun activity
  for everyone. Teach the kids how to brush their
  teeth properly.
• Its important to cover all tooth surfaces
  especially areas behind, between, and top
  surfaces of the teeth.
• Its not only about cleaning areas of the teeth
  visible to the eyes as bacteria can also thrive
  where eyes cant readily see. Show them that you,
  too, commit to good dental hygiene habits.

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Introduce them to the Family Dentist

• Kids can start having dental fears if they see
  that you, too, are anxious about seeing the
  dentist. Its crucial that you work out on your
  dental concerns step by step.
• Choose a general dentist that you feel at ease
  with. This will make dealing with any of your
  dental anxieties a lot easier.
• Always be positive as you introduce your kids to
  the dentist. You may want to take them with you
  too to one of your dental visits so they can meet
  everyone around.

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Go for Teeth-Friendly Snacks

• While early, get the kids used to going for teeth
  friendly snacks such as carrots and apples. You
  may also want to limit their snacking within the
  day.
• Plan family meals to include green leafy
  vegetables. Cut back on coloured drinks and
  instead opt for more water.
• If you get fruit juice for snacks, train the
  little ones to drink water afterwards. This will
  help rinse off sugary residue.

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• Taking care of your familys oral health should
  be practiced with consistency. Always be patient
  and positive. And dont hesitate to consult your
  family dentist should you need further advice.
  Theyre your partners in keeping each of your
  loved ones smile healthy for life.
• Check Out These Tips on How to Take Care of Your
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