{"id":226,"date":"2016-02-25T22:32:42","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T03:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=226"},"modified":"2019-08-27T22:39:08","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:39:08","slug":"beyonce-makes-flossing-a-family-affair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/beyonce-makes-flossing-a-family-affair\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media\u2026 but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on instagram. The clip shows the superstar songstress \u2014 along with her adorable three-year old daughter Blue Ivy \u2014 flossing their teeth! In the background, a vocalist (sounding remarkably like her husband Jay-Z) repeats the phrase \u201cflossin\u2019\u2026flossin\u2019\u2026\u201d as mom and daughter appear to take care of their dental hygiene in time with the beat: https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/073CF1vw07\/?taken-by=beyonce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re happy that this clip highlights the importance of helping kids get an early start on good oral hygiene. And, according to authorities like the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, age 3 is about the right time for kids to begin getting involved in the care of their own teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, parents should start paying attention to their kids\u2019 oral hygiene long before age three. In fact, as soon as baby\u2019s tiny teeth make their first appearance, the teeth and gums can be cleaned with a soft brush or cloth and a smear of fluoride toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice. Around age 3, kids will develop the ability to spit out toothpaste. That\u2019s when you can increase the amount of toothpaste a little, and start explaining to them how you clean all around the teeth on the top and bottom of the mouth. Depending on your child\u2019s dexterity, age 3 might be a good time to let them have a try at brushing by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to help your kids take the first steps to a lifetime of good dental checkups? Place a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste on a soft-bristled brush, and gently guide them as they clean in front, in back, on all surfaces of each tooth. At first, it\u2019s a good idea to take turns brushing. That way, you can be sure they\u2019re learning the right techniques and keeping their teeth plaque-free, while making the experience challenging and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most kids will need parental supervision and help with brushing until around age 6. As they develop better hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow through with the cleaning regimen, they can be left on their own more. But even the best may need some \u201cbrushing up\u201d on their tooth-cleaning techniques from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about flossing? While it\u2019s an essential part of good oral hygiene, it does take a little more dexterity to do it properly. Flossing the gaps between teeth should be started when the teeth begin growing close to one another. Depending on how a child\u2019s teeth are spaced, perhaps only the back ones will need to be flossed at first. Even after they learn to brush, kids may still need help flossing \u2014 but a floss holder (like the one Beyonce is using in the clip) can make the job a lot easier.If you would like more information about maintaining your children\u2019s oral hygiene, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can learn more by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine articles \u201cTop 10 Oral Health Tips For Children<\/a>\u201d and \u201cHow to Help Your Child Develop the Best Habits for Oral Health<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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