Brush Your Teeth Three Times A Day

This was a relatively popular slogan back when I was a kid. This is definitely a regular reminder I get from my parents or teachers. Probably, children do not give that much importance to such advise. After all, kiddy teeth appear to be quite sturdy. There is also that assurance that (if what’s broken is just a milk tooth) a new one is going to come out shortly.

As a parent, it is now my turn to remind my kids to work on their teeth regularly. For things to be more effective, we parents try to explain (or should I say rationalize) why this routine should be done on a regular basis. Sometimes it is almost inevitable to make comparisons. What I mean is telling our children about our how we may have somewhat (yes, trying to downplay things a bit) slipped on brushing our teeth when we were kids… and therefore lead to some tooth decay.

Here in Australia, a dental appointment can really break the budget and hence, preventive care even becomes more important. I do not know if that is the case with other countries. Perhaps not. As I actually plan to see a dentist whenever we get a chance to take a holiday in Manila. Or maybe I should ask some family what their experience is with Los Angeles Dentist. But at the end of it, I think the cost will definitely go a long way as a lost tooth is lost for life. Priceless?