Are your children brushing and flossing their teeth properly?

Many times during the school year, I have the opportunity to look in 
children's mouths.  The majority of children have clean, well-
maintained teeth, but there are some where the neglect is obvious.  
Get in the habit of looking at your child's teeth.  Everyone, child 
and adult, would benefit from the use of DAILY flossing.  Younger 
children will need help with this.

This is an interesting web site that has great information on 
children's dental health.  Check out: 
http://www.deltadentalnj.com/kids_club/kids_club.shtml



Keeping Your Teeth Healthy

Kids can take steps to keep their teeth healthy! Here’s what they can 
do:

Brush twice a day (at least): after breakfast and before bedtime, and 
if you can brush after lunch or after snacks that is even better! 
Brushing properly breaks down plaque.

Be sure to brush all your teeth: spend some time on the teeth along 
the sides and in the back of your mouth.

Spend at least 3 minutes brushing your teeth. To help you keep track 
of time, use a timer or listen to your favorite song to help pass the 
time.

Use a toothbrush with soft bristles: ask your parent or guardian to 
help you get a new toothbrush every 3 months.

Floss your teeth because brushing isn’t the only thing that keeps 
your mouth healthy: slide the dental floss between each tooth and up 
along the gum line. Floss gets rid of food that's hidden where your 
toothbrush can't get it.