Do your children have a sweet tooth but don’t want to brush their teeth after? That could be a problem.
Practicing good oral habits is critical in preventing the occurrence of infection and tooth decay in children. Poor dental health may cause pain and discomfort, embarrassment, lower self-esteem, and inability to perform activities of daily life. The loss of teeth affects speech and language development and feeding.
Children who have poor oral health often miss more school days and receive lower grades than children who don’t. And they may be subject to bullying – losing their self-confidence even more and compromising their early childhood education.
Child care in Washington, District of Columbia plays a crucial role in the development of good habits in children. We must guide them to have good behaviors and etiquette, take care of their bodies, and maintain good health.
That is why Capitol Hill Child Care encourages parents, guardians, and caregivers to help children adopt the following habits:
- Limit their sugar intake
- Brush their teeth twice daily
- Floss to remove food residues
- Consume fluoridated water
You must also let kids hold their toothbrushes from age two and up and book a dentist appointment at this age. Oral care is part of fine motor skill development, which plays a role in academic success. And kids should start learning this skill at a young age.
For infant care education in District of Columbia, call 202-590-6914.
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