When you find yourself managing the family dental care in your home, you may wonder how on earth you will ever keep everyone on task with clean smiles and exceptional oral health. Fortunately, we are ready with some tips beyond those you have likely already figured out for yourself, so you can find your groove.
#1: Ask For Descriptions
Remember that whether your spouse mentions a problem or your kids talk about issues with their smiles, it’s always wisest to ask for descriptions before assuming you know what’s going on. This area of family dental care can seem complicated, of course, until you decode situations with additional question asking! Consider what we mean:
- If your spouse or child says, “I hate brushing,” instead of simply saying, “Well, we’ve just got to do it,” ask why. Ask for a description of what the problem is. It will make it easier for you to offer suggestions that fix the underlying issue, rather than regarding care as a tedious chore!
- If your child says, “My tooth hurts!” ask questions. “Can you point to the pain?” you may ask. “What does it feel like?” and “When did it start?” Before you think there’s an emergency dental problem going on, you can often defuse the situation by asking a little one for further details. (You might discover it’s something as simple as a bitten cheek causing the pain).
#2: Get Very Serious About Consistency
It can feel challenging to keep on track with family dental care because you’re trying to manage the smiles of multiple people! Consistency is very helpful. Stick to a brushing and flossing schedule. Set up prevention with us like clockwork. This will help you more easily remain on top of the essentials, while having a bit of wiggle room for variables like the need for the occasional filling.
Ask For Tips Regarding Family Dental Care
We know that tackling family care can feel like quite a project! Ask us for tips and suggestions the next time we see you, so we may help you streamline your process. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
