Should my child use dental floss?

You may be wondering, is it actually important for smaller children to start using dental floss if they are going to lose their milk teeth anyway? This is a common question among parents. The simple answer to this question is YES! 

Cavities can often begin between the milk teeth and then spread quickly throughout the child’s mouth. Brushing alone is simply not enough in order to remove the plaque that builds up between teeth. Dentists recommend that kids start flossing as soon as their teeth start touching each other. Usually this happens between the age of 5-6 years old.  

It is important to start good and healthy dental habits early in life, which in many cases will lead to healthy habits for a lifetime. However, kids may need help with this, so the responsibility starts with parents. It is not always easy to get kids excited about oral hygiene, here are some tips that may help you to get your child to take good care of their teeth by using dental floss.  

6 TIPS TO GET YOUR CHILDREN TO USE DENTAL FLOSS:

1. Help teach them how to floss
2. Explain to them why they should do it
3. Let your kids choose their own flosser with their favourite color
4. Give them a little reward once a week
5. Use a softer floss that is gentle to childrens’ gums
6. Floss together with your children

Use a soft floss that is gentle to the gums

JORDAN KIDS FLOSSER – MADE FOR KIDS!

When trying to get your child to floss giving them an appropriate tool can help. Jordan Kids Flosser is especially designed for kids and is recommended from they get their first molars at 5-6 years of age. The flosser has a Y-shaped floss head, a small handle, mild, fruity and natural flavour and comes in fun colors. Using a child friendly tool will make the task easier for your little one, with the Jordan Kids Flosser healthy habits can start early.