Don’t forget about your children’s teeth this Christmas

Whilst you might be expecting Santa to visit next month, the tooth fairy could well stop by instead if parents continue to let their children develop bad habits. A recent study revealed that 41 per cent of parents don’t make sure that their children brush their teeth twice a day.

At a time when we’re all guilty of letting the diet slip, it’s children who are tempted the most by selection boxes, chocolate coins and advent calendars. Of course, nobody wants to be a Christmas Grinch, but nevertheless you should be making sure their teeth are well protected from the onslaught of sugar.

As November and December roll by in a rush, you may find that your child’s oral health isn’t high on your agenda. In fact, fitting in a trip to the dentist at any time of the year is a big enough struggle for parents. Add Christmas gift shopping and family visits into the mixture and unfortunately you may think you haven’t any time left to take your little ones to the dentist.