Healthy Families – National Children Dental Month with Jenee Newman

How can I help my child build good dental habits?

For National Children’s Dental Health Month, dental hygienist Jenee Newman, RDH, encourages parents to start their child’s dental care early and build strong routines. She highlights the importance of twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing, and the need for regular dental check-ups starting around age one. Jenee also shares practical tips such as making brushing fun with songs or timers and choosing smiley faces on toothpaste tubes to motivate kids. Her engaging, upbeat approach helps families understand that healthy habits from a young age set the foundation for a lifetime of strong smiles and overall wellbeing.