The key with flossing is to instill regularity when children are small. In this way, flossing habits will grow with the child, and flossing will become routine. Although flossing for young children may not be as vital as for adults, the practice and training will be long lasting, and as young adults, flossing will simply be a regular part of oral hygiene. Following some basic guidelines is helpful.
- for good grasp, floss should be from 18 - 24 inches in length
- the floss ends should be wound around index/middle fingers
- tightened floss should be held around the tooth in a “C” shape
- floss should be pulled back/forth and up/down over the tooth
With proper brushing, good flossing, and regular visits to your dentist in Woodbridge tooth decay can be significantly reduced. And that applies to children of all ages (not to mention the adults). In fact, very young children are just as vulnerable to tooth decay as older children. As for regular dental checkups, these are critical for the whole family, and with children as young as two or three. These visits allow for familiarity with the dentist, and a positive dental experience every time an appointment is set.
