More about Oral Rinses

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, wishing you well on this fine day:)

Today’s special report & a continuation of last week’s mouth monster fighting post. Most pediatric dentists (Casa Smiles) recommend oral rinses for children as a supplement to regular dental care. The regular use of post-brush, anti-cavity, & fluoride oral rinses has been clinically proven to help reduce cavities up to 40% more than brushing alone. Alcohol & sugar-free formulations make pre-brush & post-brush oral rinses a safe & healthy means of introducing younger children to the idea & practice of gargling & spitting.

As a mouth monster fighting Super Agent, I want to stress the additional benefits of children’s oral rinses:

The beneficial properties of some oral rinses are delivered throughout the mouth, which compensates for a child’s lack of dexterity or inability to reach all areas of their mouth via brushing alone.
Oral rinses are especially good for children who wear braces, because the rinse can treat hard-to-reach areas of the mouth that a toothbrush or floss can’t.
Some post-brush oral rinses for children have a magnetizing effect, attracting & tinting the food particles & germs that brushing alone may leave behind. When your child spits the particles out, there is visual proof left in the sink of a thorough cleaning.
An anti-cavity fluoride post-brush rinse will help fortify & protect against enamel wear & spots (decalcification spots) on teeth, which are common in children who wear braces.
Some oral rinses soothe mouth irritations.

Some oral rinses for children feature pre-measured dispensers to ensure that children are using the recommended amount . Others also have child safety caps & tamper-resistant bands on the caps. Many manufacturers of children’s pre-brush & post-brush oral rinses offer educational tools such as interactive, child-friendly websites with fun facts, games & trivia quizzes, as well as parent incentives that include product coupons & college savings fund programs. Oral rinses for children come in child-friendly flavors such as bubble gum, cinnamon, berry, peppermint, & orange twist.

Children’s oral rinse products are sold at your neighborhood supermarkets, drug stores, Target, Walmart, etc. & the average cost is about $4-$5. The most popular kinds of children’s oral rinses can contain fluoride for cavity prevention. Among the most common are Oral-B Anti-Cavity Rinse, ACT for Kids; all of these have earned the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.

Before you implement rinsing into your child’s oral hygiene routine, please consult your dentist. When teaching your child how to rinse for the first time, explain the oral rinsing process so your child will know what to expect. For example, when first using a pre-brush tint rinse, tell your child that it alters the color of the teeth & not to get worried or scared. Explain that it’s only a temporary change to show where the plaque is “hidden” for easy removal. Rinse right alongside your child the first few times for reassurance.

With children, it’s important to keep them motivated! So, below you will find free printables to help you keep your kiddos interested in brushing, flossing & rinsing (if they are ready for rinse).

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Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

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