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Your Attitude About Your Teeth Can Spread To Your Family


Posted on 7/26/2021 by Classic Smiles
Your Attitude About Your Teeth Can Spread To Your FamilyAs much as the idea of getting your whole family involved in taking good care of their oral health is a good one, putting it into practice can be challenging. As a role model, you need to lead by example. Everything you do can be emulated by others. Furthermore, common habits can easily spread to the rest of your family.

How Common Practices Can Spread


If you want to influence how your family perceives oral health, you need to lead by example. If you have younger children, they are more likely to emulate your brushing habits. Kids are excellent at emulating what adults do, and don't be surprised to see them biting on hard ice because they saw you do it. Therefore, always practice high standards of oral hygiene around your family to influence their behavior. For instance, you can lead them into brushing after meals and flossing several times a week. You can also teach your kids to brush and take proper care of their toothbrushes.

Your attitude to your own teeth can easily spread to others in your family. Poor dental hygiene practices like lack of regular brushing and flossing can be emulated by others. If you are fond of opening bottles using your teeth, others can easily start doing so. It is a good idea to guide your family into maintaining proper dental hygiene practices. By doing so, you will prevent your family from experiencing common dental problems like gum disease, tooth decay, and cavities.

For adults, you can inform them about the importance of dental checkups. This is vital because it helps discover underlying conditions that can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. Always be at the forefront in leading your family to good dental hygiene practices. For more tips on how to motivate your family, contact our offices.
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