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Personal Dental Care

Dental care is something to keep up with

Going in for regular appointments at the dentist is advised. These check-ups allow the professionals to help you maintain your dental health.

Listen to your dentist. Brushing at least twice a day and flossing once are staples of dental hygiene. Get into a routine and make them a habit.

Brushing Habits for Children

Make brushing a habit from a young age!

Habits are easiest to learn during childhood. Teach your children to brush and floss daily in order to give them healthy teeth for a lifetime!

There are many ways to teach a child to brush; you can buy them colorful or musical toothbrushes, make a game out of brushing, or reward them for brushing.

Sometimes the best way is to just explain to them the health benefits of brushing and praise them for doing it.

Brushing Habits

Developing habits makes dental care easy

Try to get yourself in the habit of brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, and flossing at least once a day.

Choose a toothbrush that is fairly soft and brush gently as to not damage enamel or gums.

Don't forget to brush your tongue! Bacteria can grow on your tongue just as easily as your teeth.