I consider spending a day with the dentist a “Fear Factor” challenge (admit it! Everyone does!). But today I’m not here about my toothaches; I’m here to consult my dentist about preventative dentistry for my kid. My little boy is very stubborn about brushing his teeth, and I would like to ask him for any advice that may help my kid reconsider. The only way a child usually becomes attentive or aware to their oral health, is when they experience a toothache. I don’t want to wait for that to happen before he listens to reason.

Our family dentist said that being responsible is something that can be taught at an early stage. You’ll just need proper patience and approach to make it work. He suggested that I bring my child to his clinic, so that he can give him some basic knowledge about oral and dental health. After two days I brought my kid to the clinic and was ushered into a “kiddy” room. There my dentist explained the importance of having healthy teeth. He even has pictures that show’s how to take good care of your teeth. He told my kid that partials won’t look good on someone so young. Since that day my son always brushes his teeth after every meal. I’m glad that my dentist helped me, he will surely appreciate our help when he grows older.