Taking care of my teeth is something that has been extremely important to me. My mom always encouraged me to brush often and to ensure that I was flossing regularly. We always talked about how important it was to eat healthy, brush our teeth and take care of our body. With my mom’s encouragement I developed a regular habit of brushing and flossing. Now it’s second nature and I really dislike the feeling of teeth that aren’t clean.
In addition to loving clean teeth I also loved going to the dentist. I had an awesome dentist who was fun, really listened and took good care of my oral health. I loved my dentist so much that I wanted to be a dentist when I grew up! That was until I realized that I was not a adept science student.
Now that I am a mom teaching these important skills and habits is really important to me. It is so important to help my boys understand that you need to be proactive when it comes to your oral health. Not taking care of your teeth can dramatically affect your quality of life including your physical, mental and social well-being. If you are looking for help, your dentist can help detect, diagnose, and treat/prevent problems you might not know about. From oral cancer to cavities and everything in between your dentist is taking care of more than just teeth and gum health.
Tips for a great smile and healthy mouth…
- Brushing for 2-3 minutes at least twice a day to prevent tooth decay and gum disease
- Eating a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fruits & veggies, and lean meats.
- Seeing your dentist regularly
- Wearing a mouth guard when playing sports or other aggressive activities
- Reducing your risks caused from stress, smoking and drug use
Call your dentist to book your next appointment today! Don’t have a dentist? Click here.
Disclaimer: Although this post has been generously sponsored by the Ontario Dental Association, the opinions and language are my own, and in no way do they reflect the Ontario Dental Association.
I think this is so important and I had an electric toothbrush with a timer on it to make sure I did brush for two minutes. I’ll have to get another one of those as it was really convenient. I’ve heard flossing is the most important thing to do and prevents a lot of problems.
Yes! I love my Sonicare brush perfect for reminding me how long to brush for!
It really is so important to take good care of your teeth. My kids are still little, but they already take oral health seriously, and they actually like going to the dentist…so far. :)
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Man, I see my dentist way too much. It feels like almost every month! I have TMJ (grinding) and am the worst when it comes to flossing so we’ve been back and forth, despite me being an amazing and frequent brusher. These are all great reminders!
Aw that’s hard especially when you feel like you are taking care of your teeth.
Oral health is very important and your little guy is super cute here!! It’s something so many parents work so hard to get their kids to understand is important.
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Teeth brushing is so important. Oral health is key to start at an early age!
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Yes I really believe practice often is the key for kids to make it part of their daily routine.
I have taken my boys to the dentist recently, but I am long overdue for my appointment. Thanks for the reminder to book one for myself!
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I’m teaching my 3 year old the importance of oral health right now. Thankfully, for the most part, he thinks it’s fun.
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Thank you for the reminder. Oral health should start at an early age.
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Such an important post! Thanks for the reminder. It’s amazing how important oral health is for overall health.
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I agree, starting the routine when they are young helps reduce resistance later. Great reminder!