Another orthodontist appointment has come and gone for my son.  At 11 he has spent more time in a dentist chair then I have in my entire 33 years of life.  Not for poor teeth health, but for lets say bad decisions on a bicycle and the layout his mouth decided to take.  I joked at his appointment that he would soon have a million dollar smile.

The reason I bring this up is because I was reading an article on teeth health and the importance of good hygiene.  Due to all of the work my son has had and will continue to have on his teeth, he has really struggled with how to take care of his teeth around all of the work.  I remind him daily how important it is for him to take good care of his teeth. 

Now I know if he is having difficulty then maybe there is another child struggling or even a parent that might be having difficulty in how to explain proper care and why it is so important.  The article, Caring for Your Child’s Teeth, is offered by Family Education.

As parents, we need to remind our children that dedication to taking care of their teeth will pay off in the long run.  They will have healthy teeth and a great smile!