This is the way we brush our teeth: How parental example shapes dental habits

Children learn by example, and this includes good oral care habits. — 123rf.com

Human beings have only two sets of teeth to last them a lifetime, yet oral care is still a neglected part in the daily routine of many. Daily brushing, flossing and regular check-up are the cornerstone of good oral health, but not everyone does all three.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its Global Oral Health Status Report last year estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with three out of four people affected living in middle income countries.