7 Ways To Make Brushing Teeth Fun For Kids
on Wednesday, September 25, 2019Dental Tips For Families From Gresham Family Dentistry
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7 Ways To Make Brushing Fun For Kids!
Helping children to learn the importance of regular dental health can be a trying task. One sure-fire way to get them into the habit of brushing their teeth is to make it fun for them. Here are a few ways you can make brushing teeth fun for your little ones.
1. Have 4 Minutes Of Fun
Instead of just setting a timer and standing by to supervise, Gresham Family Dentistry recommends that parents make brushing teeth into a fun event! Crank up your child’s favorite song and have a two-minute dance party. Videos or brushing apps may also make that time fly by. Try reading a two-minute story using all your best voices. Whatever you do, get creative and switch things up so brushing time is always a good time.
2. Start A Routine And Stick To It
Part of brushing your teeth is to make it into a daily habit. You may be tempted to let your child skip brushing after a long day or during times when your normal schedule is off, like during a vacation, but keep at it. The more second nature brushing becomes the easier it will be to make sure your child is brushing twice a day for two minutes.
3. Reward Good Brushing Behavior
Rewards are great motivators – so find a little something you can reward your child with for good brushing habits! What motivates your child? If its stickers, make a reward chart and let him or her add one every time he or she brushes. If your child is a reader, let them pick out the bedtime story. Maybe it’s as simple as asking to see that healthy smile, saying “I’m so proud of you” and following up with a huge high five.
4. Use Your Child’s Favorite Characters
Who is the character your child can’t get enough of? Many children’s shows and books, including Sesame Street, have stories about brushing. Watch and read them together, so when it’s time to brush you can use that character as a good example.
5. Make Up a Story
Haven’t found a story or character to inspire your child? Make up your own. Your child just might be the only superhero who can brush away the bad guys that cause cavities.
6. Go Shopping
Let your child pick out his own toothbrush and toothpaste. Gresham Family Dentistry recommends ones with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Choosing a character toothbrush might make brushing more fun, and fluoride toothpastes come in a variety of flavors and colors.
7. Make Brushing a Family Affair
Your children learn from you, so set a good example. The family that brushes together has even more reason to smile.
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