February is designated as Childrens’ Dental Health Month. One of the goals of our local dental society has always been to have a dentist visit all the 3rd grade classrooms within the county. I look forward to this and the great questions these kids ask.
My last 3rd grade visit this month made me re-think our preventive goals. Most parents know that their children should brush twice daily and also about the value of sealants on back molars. However, I’m really convinced that all children should have their teeth FLOSSED daily. Parents can do this for their children until about age 8. Also, kids are consuming way too much POP and JUICE. Check the sugar and high fructose corn syrup content for yourself. Let’s all try and keep these preventative ideas with us throughout the entire year.
