
Over the last five years, cavities and gingivitis has made a comeback among young children between the ages of 2 and 5. Throughout the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s the amount of young children with cavities was on a steady decline reaching an all time low in the mid 90’s. Since then the percent of children diagnosed with gingivitis and other oral health conditions has been on the rise, particularly within the last 5 years. Now more than ever there is a heavy emphasis on proper oral hygiene in children and dentists are encouraging parents to take charge and develop proper brushing and flossing habits in their young ones. Every dentist will tell you, brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day is
crucial in maintaining proper oral health and hygiene. In the past, flossing was looked at as a hassle particularly with young children. Who really wants to wrestle with their three year old while trying to clean in between their teeth with old-fashioned floss? However just brushing your teeth without flossing is like washing only 65% of your body, the other 35% remains dirty!