Everyone who has children knows how difficult it can be to get kids to brush their teeth. So this week, we are sharing tips to get kids to not only brush their teeth, but hopefully enjoy it and get the whole family involved!
1. Buy children their own toothbrush. Their are dozens of toothbrushes on the market, available in sizes for infants to adolescents. They come in all different colors, some have cartoon characters, and some even light up and play music. If your child helps pick out the toothbrush they like, they are more inclined to want to brush their teeth.
2. Buy a child-friendly toothpaste. Adult toothpastes with tartar control and whitening properties often don't taste good to children. So, invest in a toothpaste for kids. They come in glitter, different flavors, and feature different characters on the tubes.
3. When it comes time to brush, get the whole family involved. Children, especially little ones, love to imitate grown-ups. If the entire family brushes their teeth at the same time, children are more likely to brush, and also witness the positive example their parents are providing.
4. To get children to brush for a full two minutes, play their favorite song. They have to brush the entire length of the song before they are finished. This makes a game of brushing, and everyone gets to listen to music in the morning!
5. Don't make going to the dentist a scary prospect. Children pick up on their parents' anxieties, and will pay attention to words like "hurt" or "pain." If kids think going to the dentist is an adventure, they will be more likely to enjoy going, and will go their whole lives!
Remember, good dental habits start when we are young. Teach your children to properly care for their teeth, and they will take care of them for life!
Incredible post!! Thanks for sharing it. My child never agrees to visit a dentist as he has a fear of injection and fearful tools. Will take him to Torrance dentist who is very much known for his excellent work.
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