5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Brush and Floss

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Brush and Floss
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Introduction

• To maintain proper oral health for your kids,
  youll need a well-planned dental routine thats
  also fun. There are several simple tips that can
  help make oral care fun for kids and parents
  alike. Listed below are 5 tips to get your kids
  to brush and floss and let them be in charge.

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How Important is Dental Hygiene for Kids? 

• Teaching your children, the value of proper
  dental hygiene in the early stages can help you
  establish a dental health routine that will last
  a lifetime. Good dental hygiene and a
  well-balanced diet are your first line of defense
  against potential problems, such as cavities and
  gum disease. Your kids overall health largely
  depends upon their dental hygiene. Strong oral
  care habits make it easier for your kid to eat
  and talk. Poor oral care can cause oral
  inflammation, infection, tooth decay, and
  numerous other problems.

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Why Dont Kids Like to Brush and Floss? 

• Well, the simple answer is theyre kids! Why
  should they like anything that gets in their way
  and they dont understand fully? Think about
  whether you enjoyed regular nighttime brushing as
  a kid? Did Calvin like his bedtime? No, right?
  Kids are known for being fussy when it comes to
  personal health and hygiene. From eating their
  vegetables to having their shower, they often
  need extra motivation to complete their mundane
  jobs. Any parent can instantly affirm that
  brushing their childrens teeth is a big task. It
  could be due to the fact that establishing the
  regimen of teeth brushing is a standard part of
  bedtime for lots of families.

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How To Protect Your Childs Teeth? 

• 1. Good Dental Habits 
• Teaching good dental habits is the most reliable
  way to protect childrens dental health. However,
  we must remember that they are young and
  inexperienced, so proper monitoring is required
  to ensure that their brushing technique removes
  plaque which can lead to tooth decay. Also, keep
  your eyes peeled for any brown or white spots,
  which might be a sign of early tooth decay.
• 2. Brushing 
• As soon as your child has their first tooth, you
  should help them brush their teeth twice each
  day. Use a smear (size of a grain of rice) of
  fluoride toothpaste on a toothbrush with soft
  bristles. There are a lot of toothbrushes that
  tackle the unique needs of children of different
  ages. It makes it simple to pick one thats
  proper for your child.

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• 3. Amount of Toothpaste Used 
• At three years old, you can start using fluoride
  toothpaste, which is essential to help prevent
  cavities. If your child does not enjoy the
  toothpastes taste, consider trying a different
  flavor. Also, make sure that they do not swallow
  the toothpaste, which can cause several other
  issues.
• 4. Motion of Brushing 
• Contrary to popular opinion, the direction and
  motion of brushing really do not matter. What
  truly matters is that the kids teeth are
  thoroughly cleaned. They need to be brushed from
  all sides and inside and out.
• 5. Avoid Too Much Sugar 
• Diet is a huge part of your childs dental
  hygiene routine. Keep an eye on their sugar
  intake. Cut down on the ice cream, chocolate and
  fruity juices even if they turn their puppy-eyes
  on you. Too much sugar causes cavities and other
  issues in their overall health.

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids Brushing and Flossing 

• i) Make a Game Out of Kids Dental Hygiene 
• Develop an oral hygiene game and use it to drive
  attention toward your routine. Many children find
  that competition is a strong motivator. While the
  prospect of dental decay may not be effective in
  engaging them to brush and floss properly, the
  prospect of winning an ongoing competition with
  mom and dad might be a little bit different.
• ii) Speak like They Do 
• Periodontal disease, gingivitis etc. are words
  that wont worry kids. Talking their language
  would be the way to go about it. Depending on the
  age of your child, you may want to talk about
  gummy hurt? Or teeth bugs?

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• iii) Encourage an Electric Toothbrush 
• Kids have short attention spans and no interest
  in boredom or struggle. Electric toothbrushes can
  lessen the anxiety kids feel when brushing their
  teeth manually. It can also make them feel more
  important and allow the experience to be more
  interesting and enjoyable.
• iv) Let Them Do Their Thing 
• Small decisions bring great joy to kids. Allowing
  your child to choose their own toothbrush,
  toothpaste and floss might make it easy to do
  their brushing and flossing later at home.
• v) Brush and Floss with Your Kids 
• Kids almost always look up to and try to mimic
  their parents. So, brushing and flossing with
  them will help develop a good dental routine by
  just pairing up with you daily.

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Some More Tips to Make It Fun.

• The below-mentioned tips can help simplify things
  a bit more.
• Read them books or watch short videos that talk
  about dental hygiene. Remember to use
  child-friendly language
• Rewards them for maintaining good oral health.
  Avoid sugary treats encourage apple slices, or
  something they have been longing for a while
• Plan a fun activity around your childs dental
  visits
• While they are brushing or flossing, play their
  favorite songs and dance along even if you have
  two left feet ??

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Wrap Up

• Your childs dental hygiene is very important for
  their overall health in the long
  run. Dr. Beena George Dentistry cares for your
  childrens dental health and we highly recommend
  that you contact us for regular dental checkups.
  You will receive excellent dental care in a safe
  environment. Contact us today to know more!

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