A new report appearing in the journal Pediatrics, which has been released online, is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and childrens' dental visits in a nationally representative sample.
Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care.
When parents don't see the dentist, their children are much less likely to see the dentist, also the children of parents who have put off their own dental care for financial reasons are more likely to have their care deferred due to cost as well. It looks like strategies to promote oral health should focus on the whole family.
Earlier investigations of the impact of parents' accessing dental care focused on particular demographic groups. Even when children are covered by medical insurance, it appears that financial barriers are influencing parents' decisions about accessing dental care for their children.
At Angel Link we encourage 'family' visits to the dentist as we believe it sets a good example for your children, which hopefully will rub off on future generations. If your children are educated about oral health it is likely the less problems they will have with their teeth in later life.
To book your family visit to the Angel Link Dental Practice contact us online or call 01986 873001 for an appointment.
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