In some cases, the time the parents take to teach their children on how to prevent tooth decay goes on even after the adolescent years. A teenager with very minimal dental problems can be an indication that you have done a very good job as a parent in taking care of his teeth. Yay!
Though this may be good news, it is still worth noting that the cavity-prone years are not yet behind your teen. As teens may be as susceptible to cavities as children, there’s a lot that we can do to prevent tooth decay and develop good dental health practice during this stage (adolescence).
Following Basic Dental Hygiene.
Brushing your teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day ideally with fluoride toothpaste is one step to achieving better dental health.
Good Eating Habits.
Like what they say about diet, you are what you eat. This is true particularly when talking about dental health.
Smile Protection.
In case you are engaged with some physical activities like sports, consider wearing mouthguards on for protection purposes.
Dental Visits.
This comes highly advisable not only to teens but to all ages. A regular dental check-up is already a treat you give yourself.
