For many parents, the struggle to instill regular brushing habits in their children is quite real. No parent would truly let this go, considering the dire consequences of having dental problems at a young age. For this blog, Dr. Kami Hoss shares some advice on how to get children to brush their teeth regularly.
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Think about what motivates your child. It might be a good idea for you to start a reward chart or a scoring system that your child can add to each time they brush. The rewards do not have to be grand! If your child is the type of kid who wants to read, let them pick out the bedtime story. Even giving him candies is an effective reward tool; just don't let them have any right before bedtime. Something as simple as praise can work, too, says Dr. Kami Hoss.
2. Turn brushing into a fun activity.
The truth is, brushing can be a boring activity in a child's mind, even if this only lasts for 2 minutes or so. Try doing this activity to the tune of your child's favorite nursery rhyme, even if you have to dance to the music while you brush. You can turn it into an imitation game, where the child does exactly as you do when brushing. If you can find other ways to make things interesting, go for it.
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Character toothbrushes are available in most supermarkets and even at local dental clinics like The Super Dentists, which has its own line of toothbrushes with superhero characters and embedded custom music. These kinds of toothbrushes are not too expensive, so get several of them so that your child can pick one that they want to use for each time they brush their teeth. This gives the child a feeling of freedom to choose, and suddenly brushing becomes something they look forward to. What's important is that they form the regular habit of brushing teeth.
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