2 Minutes + 2 Times a Day = A Healthy Smile

Via 2min2x.org

Orthodontic treatment is just one step in making sure you have great oral health. There are many different factors that affect the health status of your teeth, such as: brushing, flossing and eating habits. When we work on treating your teeth we want to be sure we are working with healthy teeth. Developing healthy habits start at a young age, so parents we must work together to teach children proper oral hygiene habits. 

The Ad Council, a non-profit organization that helps promote public service campaigns, has started the 2min2x Childrens Oral Health Campaign. 2min2x.org states: 

The Children’s Oral Health campaign encourages parents to reduce their children’s risk of oral disease by making sure they're brushing for two minutes, twice a day.

The PSAs (Public Service Advertisements) aim to show that if parents spend just 2 minutes, twice a day making sure they brush, it can help save their children from a lifetime of tooth pain. The campaign demonstrates what a short amount of time 2 minutes is to accomplish such an important piece of parenting. We do this by showing parents trying to squeeze other parenting moments into just 2 minutes - and struggling in such a short period of time.

This website is a great tool for parents to refer to when looking for more information about taking care of their kids’ teeth, and it also has fun, entertaining 2 minute videos that kids can watch while brushing their teeth.

Here a PSA video for the campaign

Visit 2min2x.org to find out more on how to teach children about the importance of oral health.

Dr. Kacewicz, Dr. M Kacewicz, Dr. Underhill and Dr. Turchetta, all care about the health of your children just as much as you do. For more tips on oral health visit Home Care (via RIortho.com), or schedule an appointment at one of out 7 offices today!