Be honest—on those nights when you can’t keep your eyes open and all you want to do is crawl into bed, what part of your bedtime routine is first to go? For most people, it’s brushing their teeth. Even as family dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans know that everyone can get a little lazy about their oral hygiene from time to time, but it’s our goal at Wager Evans Dental to educate our patients about healthy dental hygiene habits. Read on to find out more about why those occasional slip-ups may be more detrimental to your dental health than you thought.
The Top 10 Worst Dental Habits
Brushing only your teeth instead of brushing your entire mouth is a bad hygiene habit. Your teeth only account for about 5 percent of the surface area of your entire oral cavity, so it’s important to brush the front and back surfaces of your teeth, as well as your tongue, the insides of your cheeks, the roof of your mouth, the floor of your mouth, and your lips to maintain a clean—and hopefully plaque free—environment. Continue reading “Are Your Dental Habits on the “Worst” List?”→
It’s the middle of summer, which means your kids need plenty of activities to keep them busy during the day. You surely love having more time to spend with your children, but you might also be pulling your hair out looking for something to keep them occupied.
We will tell you how to make some fun, easy crafts that will also encourage good dental hygiene. Even your little ones can make them!
Flossing is Fantastic!
Last time, we taught you how to paint with toothbrushes. Today, you will learn how to make fun paintings with another dental hygiene product: floss!
Materials
Note: This craft involves paint, so make sure your kids are wearing old clothes that you don’t care about or painting smocks in case they make a mess. (It might also be a good idea to cover the work area to prepare for possible paint splatter.)
Paper Paint (non-toxic, water-soluble) Dental Floss (cut a few pieces roughly an inch longer than the paper) Palettes or Plates (plastic plates or palettes are optimal)
It’s the middle of summer, which means your kids need plenty of activities to keep them busy during the day. You surely love having more time to spend with your children, but you might also be pulling your hair out looking for something to keep them occupied.
We will tell you how to make some fun, easy crafts that will also encourage good dental hygiene. Even your little ones can make them!
Artist’s Toothbrush
Today’s craft involves painting with a toothbrush.
Note: This craft involves paint, so make sure your kids are wearing old clothes that you don’t care about or painting smocks in case they make a mess. (It might also be a good idea to cover the work area to prepare for possible paint splatter.)
Materials
Paper Paint (non-toxic, water-soluble) Dental Floss (cut a few pieces roughly an inch longer than the paper) Palettes or Plates (plastic plates or palettes are optimal)
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