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Your Ultimate Guide to Kids' Oral Health

Raising kids comes with questions people have been asking for years, like why don’t socks stay on babies’ feet? Why do kids collect rocks? And why is getting them to brush their teeth so hard? We can’t answer all of these (nobody can), but we can help with your child’s oral health.

Only 55% of children in Kansas brush their teeth the recommended twice a day1. Poor oral health in childhood can lead to more serious health issues, dental problems in adulthood and missed school hours — 34 million school hours are estimated to be lost each year across the country because of unplanned dental care.2

While the reasons are varied, we believe the solutions are simple when you know:

Schedule Regular Dental Visits

Regular dental visits help spot dental health (and overall health) issues before they get too serious — making treatment simpler and more affordable. They also help prevent dental issues from developing in the first place. How often should you visit a dentist? The general recommendation in the U.S. is to visit your dentist regularly, but this can mean something different for everyone. The only way to know? Visit a dentist! Based on your first visit (or your first in a long time), your dental team will be able to advise how frequently you should visit.

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Start Them Young

If you’ve ever met someone who plays the piano or speaks a second language, you can almost guarantee they started as a child — because starting things young helps them stick. The same can be true for good oral health and hygiene. It is never too early to build healthy habits, even before a baby is born!

Teaching about a healthy lifestyle can be fun, and we’ve got resources to help at all ages and stages.

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What children see can have a huge impact on what they do. While only 55% of Kansas children brush their teeth twice a day, that number is much higher (98%!) among children whose parents visit a dentist at least once a year.1

By understanding the importance of their own oral health, adults can help model healthy behaviors in children that will lead to brighter smiles, and even brighter futures.

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Sources: 1DDKS Family Oral Health Survey, 22025 CDC