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\"Your<\/a>With all the emerging information about the impact of your oral health on your overall health and well being, we can definitely tell you that there\u2019s never been a more important time to take charge of your oral health. If taking great care of your teeth is a priority for you, how can you make it important to your kids as well? Dr. Douglas Green, your dentist in Blaine, offers some tips<\/a> that make caring for your oral health fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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Offer Healthy Snack Choices<\/h3>\n

You know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for your body, but did you know that it also benefits your oral health? Fruits and veggies actually neutralize the acids in your mouth that cause tooth decay, while also increasing your saliva flow to wash away bacteria and food particles.<\/p>\n

Have healthy snacks like carrot sticks or apple slices cut and ready and water to drink for snack after school. Save the starchy foods until dinner. When you\u2019re eating a meal, you\u2019re more likely to have a drink to help wash away the starch so it doesn\u2019t stick to your teeth. Having your child help you pick out and prepare healthy snacks is a fun way to involve them in the process and teach them about nutritional foods.<\/p>\n

Teach Consistent Brushing and Flossing Habits<\/h3>\n

Make sure your child understands the importance of brushing twice per day and flossing at least once each day. Help them with these tasks until around the age of eight years old to ensure that they\u2019re making the most of their brushing and flossing time. You may even consider using a timer to help them brush for the full two minutes.<\/p>\n

Many parents invest in an electric toothbrush for their child to help with brushing technique. Not only does it do all the hard work for you, it also times the brushing session to ensure that it\u2019s the full two minutes. There are even some brushes that make the process more fun for your child with their favorite songs or characters.<\/p>\n

Regular Dental Visits<\/h3>\n

At Imagine Smiles<\/a>, we welcome children to our office and look forward to building strong bonds and relationships with them. We strive to make their visits to our office fun and upbeat, while also teaching them about the importance of their oral health.<\/p>\n

Contact Imagine Smiles<\/h3>\n

For more tips on how to make oral health fun for your child, and to schedule your child\u2019s next dental visit, give us a call today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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