By the time most kids are in grade school, they can brush their teeth on their own. Whether or not they want to is another matter. Encouraging children to regularly brush and floss can be a daily struggle for some parents, but there are helpful tools to make dental health easy and fun. Learn more about some of the options below. Make It Fun Instead of presenting brushing and flossing as something your child has to do, turn it into a game. An easy way to do this is to have your child decorate a poster and draw a column for each member of your family. Yes, you get to participate, too! Each time someone brushes and flosses when they should — once in the morning and at night — that person gets a sticker to place on the poster. You could even offer prizes for earning a certain number of stickers. Soon, you will discover your kiddos actually want to brush their teeth. Get Connected In today’s ever-growing digital world, there is no shortage of helpful apps. In the dental realm, apps like Brush DJ offer fun music and videos to make brushing entertaining, while others, such as KidsDental, feature fun and informative videos and games. There is a variety of digital options to choose from, depending on your child’s age, your devices, and what aspects of oral hygiene you want to teach your child. Fill Your Bookshelf Authors have been tackling teeth, the dentist, and even the tooth fairy for decades, and this dedication has produced goofy and informative publications. Laurie Keller’s “Open Wide: Tooth School Inside” takes readers through a day at “tooth school” with Dr. Flossman and his class of 32 teeth. Learn about brushing, flossing, and evil tooth decay with this hilarious take on dental hygiene. For a comprehensive read on dental health, look no further than “The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums” by Edward Miller. Featuring loose-tooth tips, dental visit outlines, and brushing advice, Miller has compiled a fun go-to guide for teaching kids about all aspects of their baby teeth and growing adult chompers.
There are many ways to teach your children about good oral health, and we’d love to help! Learn more and schedule your child’s dental visit by calling Highland Springs Dental Care at 951.769.1616.
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