The Father’s Influence

Father’s teach us so many valuable lessons that shape the people we become and how we lead our life. Most of these life lessons inspire us to live our lives striving to be smarter, work harder and set a good example for anyone who may be watching.

A famous saying, “Actions speak louder than words” is especially true when it comes to our children. While we may not realize it is happening, studies have proven that what we do in front of our children has a far greater impact than what we say or tell them to do.

Teaching our children the importance of taking care of their oral health is no exception. A recent study found that fathers had a larger impact on oral health than mothers. Unfortunately, men are less likely to follow recommended oral health routines, like brushing twice a day and flossing everyday. Men are also less likely to visit the dentist for regular check-ups. The consequences of the lack of preventative oral health care for men have been proven. Studies citing that men have more gum issues and periodontal disease, a higher risk of losing teeth throughout their lives, and men have double the incidence of oral cancers than that of women.

So this month why not make it a priority to take better care of your smile, if there is room for improvement. Make it a point to show your child or grandchild that oral health is important to you; we bet that taking care of their smile becomes more important to all those watching. Meyers Family Dental would like to wish all the wonderful Father’s, Grandfathers and men that have shaped children’s lives.