I am an ordinary mom raising a first-grade daughter. Unlike many other kids these days, my daughter has never had to receive treatment for cavities.
Having gone through cavity treatments many times myself, I established a few rules for my child’s dental care.
First, we’ve been visiting a children’s dental clinic every three months for regular oral check-ups since she was 18 months old. She also receives fluoride treatments every six months. Second, every single night before bed, we brush and floss her teeth. Even after brushing thoroughly, flossing often reveals leftover food particles. Third, I avoid giving her gummy snacks that could stick to her teeth.
I hope that my child will develop proper dental care habits from a young age and maintain healthy teeth.
cavity - a hollow place in a tooth caused by decay
fluoride treatment - strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of cavities
나는 초등학교 1학년 딸을 키우는 평범한 엄마다. 요즘 다른 아이들과 달리 우리 딸은 충치 치료를 받은 적이 없다. 내가 충치 치료를 많이 받았기에 아이의 치아 관리를 위한 몇 가지 원칙을 세웠다.
첫째, 생후 18개월부터 3개월마다 어린이 치과를 방문해 정기 구강 검진을 받고 있다. 또한 6개월마다 불소 도포 처치를 받는다. 둘째, 매일 밤 잠자리에 들기 전에 하루도 빠짐없이 양치질과 치실질을 한다. 꼼꼼하게 칫솔질을 한 후에도 치실을 사용하면 음식물 찌꺼기가 남아있는 경우가 많다. 셋째, 치아에 달라붙을 수 있는 젤리 간식을 주지 않는다.
아이가 어릴 때부터 올바른 치아 관리 습관을 길러서 건강한 치아를 유지했으면 좋겠다.
- I had to receive treatment for my shoulder. / I went to the dentist to receive treatment for a cavity.
- You can work more efficiently if you establish a few rules first. / We established a few rules after we got married.
- Many people don’t recognize the importance of proper dental care. / You should be fine, as long as you practice proper dental care.
A: Where do you take your kids for dental care?
B: I take them to a pediatric dental clinic near our house every three months.
A: Every three months?
B: Yes, to prevent cavities early on.
A: Wow, you’re so conscientious about dental visits.
B: It’s because I had a tough time with cavities when I was younger.
