February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
How to be a proud superhero February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an annual awareness campaign sponsored by the American Dental Association. Targeted not just at children but at parents, teachers, and caregivers as well, the event is an opportunity to renew vigilance about the mouth health of every child in our care. This year’s theme is “Join the Super Smile Team”. Wendell R. Stuntz, D.D.S. Michelle S. Wulf, D.D.S.
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The “team” is a posse of preteen and teen cavity fighters who battle together for the healthy smiles of every citizen. Tell your kids that keeping a super smile is a superhero’s job. It means fighting off harm-doers like sugary treats, cavity-causing bacteria, and the little voice that tells you it’s okay to go to bed just this once without brushing your teeth. Keep brushing time fun by inviting your little ones to salute themselves in the mirror as they make a superhero pledge: “I will do my best today to fight off cavities and protect every tooth in my mouth!” HELPING WITH THE FIGHT AGAINST CAVITIES The ADA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend following the MyPlate nutrition guideline, which suggests that fruits and vegetables make up at least half a plate at mealtimes. Whole grains and low-fat cuts of meat or other proteins should fill the other half. At snack time, choose nuts, cheese, yogurt, or other low-sugar foods that don’t get stuck in the nooks and crannies of the teeth.
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Teach children that brushing after every meal is optimal, but at least once a day, before bedtime, is absolutely essential. Children can learn how to floss, too. Pre-strung floss picks are ideal for easy and quick flossing every evening.