The kids are out of school this holiday season, you might be home from work, and you’ll be spending some quality time together! While we certainly hope you kick back, relax, eat some delicious food, and have an all around wonderful time, we also have some suggestions: Use this time together to solidify some effective oral health habits! It’s easy, you’ll finally have time to dedicate to the whole fam, and you’ll walk into 2018 with healthier smiles!
#1: Get Everyone Flossing
Now is the time to get out that dental floss and make sure that everyone is flossing. That includes you, your spouse, your kids, and even grandma and grandpa if they’re visiting! When you skip flossing, you’re missing out on a very important aspect of protecting your oral health care (and you’re much more prone to cavities between your teeth and to gingivitis).
#2: Talk About Your Dental Hygiene
Sitting around the fire with hot cocoa and smiles on your faces? What a lovely time to bring up dental hygiene and your oral health! Ask your family if they like their smiles, if their smiles are comfortable, if they like their dental hygiene products, if they are out of anything in particular, and more. You’ll hear an earful (especially from the kids) and will be able to make any necessary changes to individual routines or stash of products as needed.
#3: Plan Things Out
Are you all caught up on your professional treatments for yourself, your spouse, and your kids? If not, check in with your calendar and with each family member to find out what still needs to be addressed. If everyone needs a checkup and cleaning, if a couple family members need restorative treatments, etc., you can sort it out, call us up, and schedule those oral health visits.
Enjoy A Smile Healthy Holiday Season
Need some inspiration to care for your smiles this holiday? Come on in for your checkup and helpful tips! We can fill you in on all of the information you need. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
