If you take care of your smile, it can last a lifetime. Because of this, it’s critical for parents to inculcate proper dental hygiene practices in their kids as early as feasible.
In accordance with the “National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health” study by U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, dental illness and visits cost adults and children a combined 164 million working hours annually. In 2002, it was anticipated that the overall cost of dental care across the country exceeded $70.1 billion.
According to Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President of Global Oral Health and Professional Relations at Colgate-Palmolive, “Oral health disease is disturbingly infiltrating communities across the nation.” “Tooth decay is more prevalent than asthma and hay fever in children between the ages of 5 and 17 here in the United States, and it poses a serious threat to our children’s overall health and well-being.”
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Colgate and Dr. Carmona recently published “The U.S. Surgeon General’s Seven Steps to a Bright Smile,” a list of advice for maintaining strong, healthy teeth and gums that includes:
- Fluoride toothpaste should be used at least twice daily, preferably right after breakfast and right before night.
- Frequently visit the dentist.
- Daily floss your teeth.
- To maintain strong, healthy teeth and gums, use fluoride rinse.
- Keep your snack consumption to a minimum, and don’t forget to eat well and obtain enough calcium.
- When participating in sports, wear a mouthguard.
- Inquire about dental sealants with your dentist.
