Parents and schools should be working together to establish good oral health routines among children and prevent emergency dentistry later in life.
This is the conclusion of a US study by Oral Health America, which found most parents believe their little ones should be taught about taking care of their teeth at school.
Some seven out of ten mothers and fathers reported reminding their offspring daily about brushing their teeth, but only 34 per cent of children told their teachers they could remember hearing these warnings, Dentistry.co.uk reported.
Beth Truett, president of Oral Health America, commented: “Both parents and schools have a vested interest in working in partnership with dental care providers to teach good habits that will last a lifetime.”
Earlier this month, Batman and Robin star Chris O’Donnell told the Kansas City Star he is no different to most parents, since he also faces a daily battle to get his kids to brush and floss morning and night.
