10 ways to get kids to look after their teeth
If you’ve spent many a morning frantically trying to tempt your child to brush their teeth, fret no more. The experts at Dentyl Active have got you covered?
1. Make brushing funÂ
Most children dread that moment when they’re told to ‘stopping messing about’ and get ready for bed. It’s at that time you should try to turn their teeth-brushing sessions into a time of merriment. Put on some happy music, hand out toothbrushes that light up or play a tune and create a game around brushing their teeth.
2. Occasionally offer a little reward
OK, we’re not suggesting bribery, but now and then when your little one does a smashing job of brushing, flossing and swilling, offer them a little reward. That might be watching a short cartoon before bed, letting them wear their favourite pyjamas or reading them their favourite story. A chart system is a good way to monitor this ? if you stick a star on the chart each time they successfully brush every tooth, a certain number of stars wins a prize. 3. Choose a good paediatric dentist
Take your child to a recommended paediatric dentist who is used to dealing with nervous little ones. A good dentist will use positive phrases such as, ‘clean’, ‘strong’ and ‘healthy’ rather than potentially scary words like ‘decay’, ‘pain’ or ‘drilling’. This will encourage your child to get into the dentist’s chair. Regular visits will also ensur...
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