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Making sure your children clean their teeth is a crucial part of preventive dentistry, but are you making sure they floss? Flossing is just as important as brushing for their oral health, and their dentist will see the effects if they aren’t flossing properly. Learn more about why flossing matters by reading the points below.

3 Benefits of Getting Your Kids to Floss

1. Prevent Cavities & Gum Disease

Brushing is crucial, but it doesn’t get between teeth or under the gumline. Proper flossing removes food, residues, and sugars trapped between teeth and under the gums, lowering the risk of your child developing cavities and periodontal disease that can cause tooth loss and pain. This will save you and your child the trouble of tooth fillings and gum treatments.

2. Develop Good Habits

dentistStarting the practice of flossing early can encourage them to floss when they’re adults. Making sure they floss when they’re young not only protects their teeth now, but it also protects their teeth in the future by getting them into the routine and ensuring it’s a part of their adult dental care.

3. Ensure Their Adult Teeth Come in Healthy

Your child’s baby teeth directly impact the health of their adult teeth. If their baby teeth develop cavities, infections, or gum disease, it can lead to extractions. A baby tooth that’s removed too soon can make it difficult for the adult tooth behind it to successfully erupt, which can lead to impacted or misaligned adult teeth. Flossing reduces the risk of these issues, which increases the chance of them having healthy adult teeth.

 

If you’re concerned your child hasn’t been flossing properly, then speak with Daniel M. Hamrick, DDS, in China Grove, NC. Since 1981, this dentist and his team have provided quality dental care to families of Rowan County, including preventive dentistry and restorative procedures like tooth fillings. They’ll educate your child on the importance of flossing and show them the right technique while performing a thorough exam to check for problems. Read more about their comprehensive care online, and schedule your child’s appointment by calling (704) 857-7497.

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