A strong community makes a great community.  Community involvement is something Young and Polite Children's Dentistry believes in. We are excited about the ability to give back.

We often take for granted the importance of daily needs in and at home for a great education.  These necessities sometimes are a financial burden for some families. Young and Polite Children's Dentistry not only wants our children to grow up with healthy smiles but with healthy minds.

Do you love to shop and support small businesses in and around Waxhaw?  Several great business owners have been so gracious to be drop off locations for back to school supplies. They were eager to help when called upon. You can drop off your school supplies and receive special incentives along with the joy of knowing you are helping children be prepared for the first day of school.

Please join us in our efforts to make the first day of school special for children in need. Together we can make our community even stronger. If you are or know of a family who can benefit from the giving of school supplies including book bags please mark your calendars for August 15, 2015 10am - 11:30am. Stop by Young and Polite Children's Dentistry at 2514 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw NC 28173. Supplies will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.

We look forward to serving the community, and thanks again for your support from our dental family to yours. Grab a book bag, school supplies and the support of our great town on August 15th from 10am - 11:30am.

The Stress Free Approach Towards Great Brushing Habits

 

               What makes a great habit?  It has been said that it takes around 21 days to form a new habit.  So what does that mean for your child when trying to form brushing habits? Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry encourages routine brushing habits for all of our patients.

                Brushing is best if done for 2 minutes.  Children and many adults have a hard time brushing for the complete two minutes.  If you have a timer from the kitchen dig it out of the junk drawer, a stop watch, or even a sand filled timer, it is time to put it to use. 

 

               Challenge yourself to brush for the full two minutes. Make it a competition to see who can brush for the recommended time, you or your child? You will be surprised at how quickly and inefficiently most of us brush.  Making an effort for your child to see the routines that are important for a healthy lifestyle are important from a young age.

                Part of seeing you, as the caregiver have a routine is providing consistency.  Children love consistency. Do you have a set time your child brushes his/her teeth every night?  Set up a morning routine for your child and an evening routine.  Summer time is a great time to establish these routines.  Without the rush to be off to school, and the homework plus activities keeping us overwhelmed in the evening.  Take the summer weeks to make small changes at first to your routine and then provide consistency.  If your bedtime routine is snack, brush your teeth and one short book before bed then stick to the plan. Reward your child with positive words for doing a great job! One of the many things we use daily at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry is the use of positive words and encouragement!

                For more information and all things dental for you and your little check us out on Facebook, and make sure to follow the blogs from Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry.  If you need help with ways to create brushing routines ask one of our staff members at your next visit at any of our locations in Waxhaw, Mint Hill or the S.Tryon area.