Establishing Good Dental Hygiene
3 Ways to Get Kids to Brush Their Pearly Whites
sticker, letting them pick out a favorite bedtime story, or even a hug or high five are all great options. Whatever motivates your child, use it to get them brushing twice daily. Just don’t incentivize them with sweets. That would kind of defeat the purpose! BRUSH ALONGSIDE THEM Your kids will emulate your behavior more than anyone else’s. So, when it comes to good dental hygiene, you should practice what you preach. If you brush and floss alongside your kids, they’ll want to do it too, if only because you’re doing it. You can even make a game out of that time by challenging your kids to mirror every move you make. Have some fun with it! Aside from brushing and flossing daily, you should also remember to bring your kids to Livingston Dental twice a year for a checkup. If they’ve been brushing and flossing regularly, then they’ll have nothing to worry about. And, we’ll be sure to give them a fun, new toothbrush and toothpaste and plenty of praise for remembering to take care of their teeth!
Even if they don’t understand why it’s important, you should make sure that your kids develop good habits with their dental hygiene from an early age. Those habits include brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing once a day. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can get your kids to brush their pearly whites long before they know about cavities and tooth decay. TREAT THEM TO A NEW TOOTHBRUSH There are several toothbrushes and toothpastes on the market that come in all sorts of colors and flavors. Some toothbrushes might even have your kiddo’s favorite cartoon characters on them. Take your child to the store and have them pick out their favorite toothbrush and toothpaste. That way, brushing will feel more like their own decision, and they’ll have more reasons to look forward to brushing away germs every morning and night. REWARD THEM FOR GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE Avoiding tooth decay is unlikely to incentivize your little ones to brush their teeth, so think up some little rewards that you can give them after brushing. Those rewards don’t have to be extravagant — a fun
Puzzle Time! Peach and Arugula Pasta Salad Ingredients
Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
• 2 large fresh peaches, diced or sliced • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cup corn • 6 cups arugula, packed
• 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes • 1/2 tsp sea salt • Pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for approximately 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a separate bowl. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss with the feta cheese. 3. Add peaches, red onions, tomatoes, corn, and arugula to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to mix well. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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