BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS

BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS

As the 2014 school year begins it reminds me how important good hygiene is….yes Dental Hygiene is included in Good Hygiene.

What do you think of when someone says “Good Hygiene”?

We teach our children to cover the toilet seat when they go to the bathroom.

Wash their hands after they go to the bathroom.

Wash their hands before and after they eat dinner.

Cough or sneeze into their sleeve…or at least cover their mouths….

BUT do you teach your kids to brush after every meal?

I have had two children come into my office just in the past week (which happened to be the first week of school) complaining that the teachers won’t let them go to the bathroom after lunch!

Truth be told you can’t tell a child when they should go bathroom and no child wants to go brush their teeth after lunch, BUT all children should be allowed and ENCOURAGED to wash their hands, brush their teeth and “go potty” after lunch!

MY RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT LUNCH BOX:

FRESH FRUIT, NON-SUGAR OR LOW SUGAR DRINK, LOW OR NON-FAT YOGURT TYPE SNACK, A NUTRITIOUS SANDWICH, AND SUBSTITUTE A HEALTHY CRACKER FOR CHIPS (ONLY IF NEEDED).  AND OF COURSE A TOOTH BRUSH AND TOOTH PASTE FOR DESSERT!

IF YOU DON’T TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO BRUSH WHO IS GOING TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN?

PLEASE TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO BRUSH AFTER EVERY MEAL AND FLOSS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY.  BRUSH AND FLOSS TOGETHER AS A FAMILY..TRY IT, IT IS FUN!

As always please remember to see your dentist regularly and Swish, Floss, Brush and Swish again

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy school year.

Please visit my website, roberthwaldmandds.com, and you will find many helpful videos which will explain many dental treatments.

-Dr. Rob-