At SmileMakers, we're here to help you and your practice celebrate healthy habits in September for National Gum Care Month! As you know, gum disease is fairly common in children and teens. By educating parents and their children, and encouraging good habits from a young age, you can help increase their likelihood of healthy smiles for life. Check out these helpful tips to keep kids on the right track!

Keep Social Media Flossy with Fresh Pro Tips

Social media is one of the best ways to personally connect with your patient family and promote happy oral health with fun, informative posts. Invite your team to get creative for National Gum Care Month and inspire gleaming grins by sharing a video on proper flossing techniques! Along with your video, summarize the steps to being a floss boss by writing a simple, easy-to-read caption that engages your followers. With pro tips and tricks from their favorite dentist, parents and kids will better understand the benefits that come with polishing those pearly whites and fighting back plaque with a great flossing routine.

Empower Curious Kiddos with In-Office Education

Early education is key to guiding tiny patients on the path towards flourishing gum health. Throughout the month of September, show little ones how they can give some extra TLC to their smile with kid-friendly patient resources from SmileMakers! When it comes to developing dazzling habits for a lifetime of healthy gums, kiddos will love to flip through the playful and informative pages of Flossing Your Teeth. This pediatric dental book features cheerful photographs, simple diagrams, and short text to spark their desire to floss and make in-office learning enjoyable for the whole family.

Reinforce Fun Flossing with Gift Bags

In addition to patient education, surprising children with a sweet, floss-filled gift bag is a wonderful way to celebrate gum care and get them excited about oral hygiene all month long! SmileMakers carries a vibrant array of dental practice essentials, making it easy to curate rewarding and memorable giveaways for patients of all ages. Kids and teens will look forward to treating their teeth and soothing their gums with our tasty, tutti frutti floss. For little ones that are new to the flossing game, be sure to keep our adorable fun flossers on hand for a seamless experience!