Children need to have a good oral health routine.
Research carried out by the US Centers for Disease Control showed a quarter of kids aged two to five and half of those aged 12 to 15 suffer from tooth decay. 
In order to tackle this trend, the St Louis Post-Dispatch reported children should be taught the benefits of a good oral health routine from an early age and as well parents should take the time to make sure they are comfortable with taking regular trips to the dentist.
The publication noted: “Sitting on your lap or getting to sit in the dental chair without being a patient will ensure dental appointments are a positive experience for your child.”
Elsewhere, Aisha Sultan recently wrote in an article for the St Louis Post-Dispatch that people trying to get their kids to brush their teeth regularly and set them up to have good oral health routines for the rest of their lives might like a few pointers.
She noted children should view dentistry as a healing experience and not one that is traumatic and this would help allay any fears they have.