How to Establish Good Dental Hygiene for the Whole Family 

As parents, it is our number one priority to make sure that our children are safe, healthy, and happy, usually in that order. For these things to happen, it’s our job to make sure that they eat healthy and nutritious food, get plenty of exercise under the sun, indulge in activities that stimulate their brain development and social skills, and be able to maintain healthy bodies. All of these are equally important, but in this article, we’ll talk about health for the entire family, specifically dental health. 

We can’t deny that it’s one of our daily struggles as parents to establish good oral hygiene in our children, especially when they’re still in their early childhood years. We all know that the habits we practice in them now will develop into life-long routines that will determine how healthy their dental habits are. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of hygiene practices your family can do, starting with…

• Brush teeth twice a day – Make it a family routine and not just a daily thing that you do after meals. Tooth brushing is the most important part of maintaining good oral hygiene, and this should be established at an early age, perhaps starting at three years old and up. Like we said, turn this into a fun family activity by taking your kids to the bathroom after they wake up to brush their teeth. As you teach them simple brushing techniques, you and your spouse can also show them how to do it by brushing your teeth. This may seem simple and mundane, but it’s an effective way to set a good example to your children. Plus, it’s quality time for you with your kids because you can come up with fun games while brushing your teeth and having fun while doing it. Don’t make brushing a chore, but a fun self-care activity that your kids will make a routine of as they grow older. 

• Regular visits to the dentist – It is a crucial part of dental care to be consistent in your visits to your favourite dentist in Prahran. Your dentist will provide you with comfort and care when it comes to your oral health but also considers your overall health and well-being, as it is interconnected to your dental health. Your dentist should be a believer in the influence and impact of good oral health on your entire physical health and overall quality of life. Book your appointment today so that you and your family can experience complete empowerment in your dental health. 

• Maintain healthy eating habits – The lifestyle and eating habits of your family have a huge impact on oral hygiene. The easiest trick is to avoid too much sugar and processed foods that have a lot of sugar and unhealthy sodium. Sugary snacks like candies, milk chocolate, crisps, sodas and fizzy drinks, juice pops, and other similar food items. We know that as parents it’s hard to deny our kids when they demand snacks. The simplest trick in the book is to NOT pick up unhealthy food items when you’re at the grocery store and only choose foods that are organic, low in sugar, and basically have nutrients instead of artificial preservatives and sugars that contribute to tooth decay and cavities.

It’s good for your family to understand how important good dental hygiene is, especially when you have small kids who are growing up and learning more routines and practices on self-care. That way, even when your family is just spending a quiet weekend in your simple suburban cottage in Prahran or spending a family business trip in Singapore, you can rest assured that all members of your family know how to take care of themselves, their bodies, and most of all, their dental health. Get in touch with Dental Off Chapel today for quality dental solutions that you need.

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