{"id":542,"date":"2019-07-17T02:39:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T06:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=542"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:53:21","slug":"how-big-bang-theory-actress-mayim-bialik-gets-her-kids-to-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/how-big-bang-theory-actress-mayim-bialik-gets-her-kids-to-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Bialik, who plays the lovably geeky Amy Farrah Fowler on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory\u2026 <\/em>and earned her PhD from UCLA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Acknowledging her nerdy side, Bialik recently told Dear Doctor<\/em>magazine, \u201cI’m different, and I can’t not be different.\u201d Yet when it comes to her family’s oral health, she wants the same things we all want: good checkups and great-looking smiles. \u201cWe’re big on teeth and oral care,\u201d she said. \u201cFlossing is really a pleasure in our house.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How does she get her two young sons to do it?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bialik uses convenient pre-loaded floss holders that come complete with floss and a handle. \u201cI just keep them in a little glass right next to the toothbrushes so they’re open, no one has to reach, they’re just right there,\u201d she said. \u201cIt’s really become such a routine, I don’t even have to ask them anymore.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As many parents have discovered, establishing healthy routines is one of the best things you can do to maintain your family’s oral health. Here are some other oral hygiene tips you can try at home:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brush to the music<\/strong> \u2014 Plenty of pop songs are about two minutes long\u2026 and that’s the length of time you should brush your teeth. If brushing in silence gets boring, add a soundtrack. When the music’s over \u2014 you’re done!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flossing can be fun <\/strong>\u2014 If standard dental floss doesn’t appeal, there are many different styles of floss holders, from functional ones to cartoon characters\u2026 even some with a martial-arts theme! Find the one that your kids like best, and encourage them to use it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The eyes don’t lie<\/strong> \u2014 To show your kids how well (or not) they are cleaning their teeth, try using an over-the-counter disclosing solution. This harmless product will temporarily stain any plaque or debris that got left behind after brushing, so they can immediately see where they missed, and how to improve their hygiene technique \u2014 which will lead to better health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Have regular dental exams & cleanings<\/strong> \u2014 When kids see you’re enthusiastic about going to the dental office, it helps them feel the same way\u2026 and afterward, you can point out how great it feels to have a clean, sparkling smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n


For more information about oral hygiene, please contact our office<\/a> or schedule a consultation<\/a>. You can read the interview with Mayim Bialik<\/a> in the latest issue of Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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