Flossing

Flossing is an important part of your dental hygiene routine, regardless of age. Children should start flossing their teeth or have their teeth flossed for them, as soon as they start getting baby teeth. Once they start fitting closely together, it’s time to start. At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, we encourage parents to floss their children's teeth. Here are a few tips and tricks for pediatric flossing.

Between the ages of 2-6 years old, your child's baby teeth will come in. If any two teeth are touching than flossing is needed. The best advice that we offer at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces is to get your child in to the routine of flossing early. That way they understand from an early age that it should be done daily. Stress the importance of flossing, flossing for them daily until they can do it themselves. Make sure to invest in floss that is soft and flexible. This will avoid injuring their teeth and gums.

Teach your child the three basic steps for flossing. First, take about eighteen inches of floss and tie it around the middle finger on each hand. Next, hold the floss tight with your thumb and index fingers, and carefully slide it between the teeth. Finally, curve the floss around the tooth in a “C” shape. Move it up an down along the sides of the tooth.

For more tips and tricks, or to schedule your child’s dental appointment, visit one of our Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices in Phoenix, AZ. or visit our website.