Most people take the time to teach their kids the proper way to brush their teeth. Then they make sure their children brush their teeth every morning and every night. It’s a great habit to teach your children, but it’s not the only habit you need to teach them when it comes to their dental health. Las Vegas dental flossing is the other habit they need to learn as soon as they know how to brush their teeth. Even if your children are very young, you want to instill this habit along with brushing to be sure they have the best chance at healthy teeth and gums all their life.
Bacteria is the cause of dental cavities and it needs to be removed every day. Brushing removes some bacteria, but your toothbrush can’t get those areas in between the teeth. Las Vegas dental flossing is necessary to get rid of the food particles that get caught between the teeth. If bacteria is allowed to remain near your gum line, that bacteria can destroy your teeth and you’ll end up with more cavities than you need to have. Dental flossing is the best way to remove the bacteria that is at your gum line and it should be done on a daily basis.
Las Vegas dental flossing is usually done with several inches of floss that is slid between the teeth to remove any particles. When your children are young, this may be a technique that is difficult for them to maneuver. If that’s the case, you may want to buy them some dental floss picks that are like toothpicks with floss on the end. This may be an easier way for them to get into the habit of flossing. Plus, you can buy the flavored floss picks to encourage them to floss regularly. If you’d like to have our experienced staff show your children the proper techniques for brushing and flossing, call Moore Family Dentistry at 702-791-1010 for the Maryland Parkway office or 702-254-6700 for the Summerlin office. We’re always here to help with any dental needs you have.