Nighttime can be a tough time for a parent. You are trying to get everything wrapped up for the day and on top of that, you have to make sure the kids brush their teeth and get to bed. Most kids don’t want to brush their teeth, making it a constant struggle. Making sure your children develop good oral hygiene habits from a young age is important though. Here are some ways you can make it easier to get your kids to brush their teeth from your family dentist in South Florida.
This one might seem unconventional, but the payoff is worth it. If they are apprehensive to brush their teeth, let them pretend to brush yours, using the proper technique. Letting them do it on someone else will make it more fun for them and they will be more likely to do it. If for whatever reason they can’t practice on you, let them practice with a doll or stuffed animal.
They should be brushing their teeth for two minutes, so why not make it a fun two minutes. Play a song they like or let them pick it and let them dance to the music while brushing. When the music stops, they can stop brushing.
Give them a little incentive for regularly brushing your teeth. Set up a calendar with stickers and every time they brush their teeth without having to be told, they get a sticker. From there decide what you want to do. You can reward them based on the number of stickers they get.
When it is time for them to come in for a dental cleaning, come see us at TLC. Contact us today to make a reservation.
