Tips for Back to School Oral Care Routines

It's that time of year again....the school year is gearing up for many students across southern Missouri. With new morning routines for your family, it's important to make time for oral care. Especially at the beginning of the year, it can be easier to incorporate proper oral care as you start to create a new routine for your family. The best dentist in Springfield, MO is here to help with pointers for successfully getting a new routine started.

Wake Up With Plenty of Time

In order to fit your new morning routine in, be sure to wake up on time. Hitting snooze can start your day off on the wrong foot and lead you to rush through your routine. Allowing your family extra time to relax and take their time when brushing and flossing is a great idea.

Brush, Brush, Brush

While it can be easy to loose track during a rushed morning, ensure all of your kids brush their teeth. Some evenings can be just as hectic as a morning and it's also important to make sure they stick to your brushing routine. A fun way to get kids excited about brushing is to buy a new toothbrush for the start of school. It's a great way to gear up for a great school year!

Add a Fun Timer

Although brushing is an important step in the oral care process for your family, don't forget the length of time spent brushing is just as vital. If your children need a little extra encouragement, a fun timer can help lengthen the amount of time spent brushing. Remind your kids to brush their teeth until the timer runs out to ensure they get every tooth scrubbed.

Floss Each Day

Just like brushing, flossing is a huge piece of the oral care puzzle. When you and your kids don't floss, 40% of the tooth surface goes untouched. Remove any food particles and bacteria from in between your teeth by flossing.

Start The Day Right

In addition to a good oral care routine, it's also important to get a good breakfast. Especially before school, a well-balanced and filling meal can make a big difference in your child's morning. Get this school year started off right by having a good breakfast to start each day!

Now that you've seen the tips for incorporating a new oral care routine, you're ready to start implementing. In order to make your families' morning routine easier, it's a good idea to practice BEFORE the first day of school. This can help start getting the kids used to the way things will go, as well as give you a good idea of how long it will take to get everyone ready and out the door. If you haven't scheduled your child's dental check up yet this summer, spots are filling up quickly. Be sure to contact Access Dental & Dentures today to get in!

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