If you’re a parent, you’re probably well aware that getting children to actually care about their teeth can be incredibly difficult. Kids often lack the patience to brush properly and have trouble conceptualizing the long-term importance of caring for their teeth.

That means that parents usually have to get creative with how they get their kids excited about their teeth. If you’re in need of a few ideas, here are some things you may be able to try.

Summer vacation is just around the corner, and if you’re planning a trip for you and your family you probably have a lot on your plate. The last thing you would want to happen is for someone in your family to have a dental emergency while you’re trying to have fun.

That being the case, you may want to let your dentist take a little bit of the burden off of you by seeing them before you leave for a trip. Here are a few reasons why you may want to do that before you leave for your vacation.