How To Teach Your Kids To Brush In 5 Easy Tips
Teaching your kids to brush their teeth doesn’t have to be stressful or hard. Here are some pediatric tips to help get your kids into the habit of brushing daily. Keep those smiles healthy and happy with the following ways to teach your children the importance of teeth brushing:
1. Start them young!
In order to help your children develop healthy teeth brushing habits, you will want to teach them to start brushing at a young age. By introducing teeth brushing into your daily routine your child will become more confident in their teeth brushing abilities as well as their smile. Work together with your kids to create a schedule that works for you both. Let them know how important brushing is to keeping their teeth happy and healthy. The younger you start with your child, the easier it will be to get them into the habit.
2. Do it together!
Try brushing your own teeth right along with your child! Brushing teeth can be something fun for you to experience together. When you grab your toothbrush and brush together it is easier to make sure your child is brushing for the proper amount of time. You can even make a game out of it! Grab a timer and set it for 2 minutes while the two of you brush away together!
3. Have them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste!
Take a walk down the toothbrush aisle together next time you are out shopping! There are so many options to choose from these days. Every different color, fun patterns, your favorite cartoon character. Your kid is bound to find one they love. When they find the one they want they will get that same excited feeling as when they get a new toy, and start looking forward to using it.
There are also lots of different flavors of kid-friendly toothpaste. If your child isn’t quite ready for peppermint you could give bubblegum or berry flavored a try.
4. Let them know you are proud of them!
A little motivation goes a long way! Tell your kids when they are doing a good job brushing your teeth. Try complimenting them. Tell them they are doing a great job brushing and keeping up a routine. Positive reinforcement is a great way to motivate your child to keep up the good work. Maybe you even want to start a sticker chart so you can keep track of daily brushing, morning and night. Just let them know they are doing a good job so that they will want to continue with good habits!
5. Pick the right dentist for your family!
Making sure you have the best dental provider for your family is an important step in helping your children with their oral hygiene. The right dentist will provide feedback or tips and tricks that you can use once you are back at home. Here at Wasatch Pediatric Dentistry we are committed to providing you with the best dental care, all while making the experience enjoyable for your little ones.
Schedule your next visit with Wasatch Pediatric Dentistry today!