Help children develop good dental habits early.
- by Joel Bullard
Aristotle states that “we are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Our habits, which are ingrained in our subconscious minds, run our lives. The most critical years to develop these good habits would be during early childhood. It is very important to develop good dental habits in order to ensure the health and longevity of your teeth.
In a study done on 1,003 children ages 3 to 5, they discovered that dental plaque education and prevention should start at the age of 3 in order to reduce plaque build up. By developing dental habits early on, a child will subconsciously clean their teeth on a regular basis.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21055599
Aristotle states that “we are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Our habits, which are ingrained in our subconscious minds, run our lives. The most critical years to develop these good habits would be during early childhood. It is very important to develop…