Dental Talk Thursday | Oral Hygiene for Preteens
Since last week we talked
about oral hygiene for kids, for this week’s Dental Talk Thursday we are going
to be talking about oral hygiene for preteens.
As kids get older, more permanent
teeth start to come in. This is when a thorough daily dental hygiene routine
becomes even more crucial in order to their keep teeth and gums healthy. Unfortunately,
it can become very difficult to keep preteens interested in their oral hygiene.
Here are some helpful tips
to try:
• This is the age where
they really start to become more conscientious of their appearance. Therefore,
it can be helpful to remind them that good oral hygiene can help them look good
and have fresher breath.
• Even though they are
fully aware that they should do it, it doesn’t mean that they will. Therefore
you should always remind your preteen to brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste for a full two minutes to prevent cavities and keep their teeth
strong. An electric toothbrush is a good investment at this age. It makes it
more fun and high end toothbrushes nowadays sync to your smart phone with
several neat feature to keep them on track.
• Flossing is extremely
important at this point because most if not all of their permanent teeth have
erupted. Cleaning between them will help prevent cavities and keep their breath
fresh.
• If your child is playing
a contact sport, encourage them to wear a mouth guard to protect their teeth
from injuries.
• If your child is in
brace, make sure kids they use a power toothbrush and floss very thoroughly to
avoid white spots on their teeth when the braces come off.
- Rachel Faul,
Registered Dental
Hygienist
*Stay tuned for next weeks "Dental Talk Thursday" over at Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness at 7:30pm EST
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