According to new research, more than half of young children in the UK admit to fibbing to their patents about brushing their teeth. This illustrates the daily battle faced by families across the country and the impact that rushed dental care routines can have on oral health and dental anxiety.
As reported by Dentistry, a nationwide study of parents and children found:
Brushing habits and attitudes to dental care formed in early childhood can have lasting consequences as individuals grow up. 46% of parents report worrying their child is not brushing properly, with 29% specifically concerned they’re not brushing long or often enough. Brushing feeling rushed or challenging also impacts the way children feel about going to the dentist.
For children who feel anxious about going to the dentist, common triggers are dental equipment (52%), loud noises (46%), bright lights (34%) and fear of the dentist themself (27%).
Parents’ anxiety also has an impact, with 18% of children saying nervous parents make them feel worse.
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