{"id":1324,"date":"2023-06-28T23:28:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T23:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/teaching-your-kids-good-dental-habits\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T23:28:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T23:28:18","slug":"teaching-your-kids-good-dental-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/teaching-your-kids-good-dental-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Your Kids Good Dental Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIT ISN\u2019T ALWAYS<\/b> easy to teach a young child important life skills. They have boundless energy and short attention spans, so a session of sitting still with a toothbrush isn\u2019t always going to go as planned. Following these tips might help when imparting these essential skills:<\/p>\n

1. Show them that brushing is a priority. If brushing their teeth comes across to them as an inconvenient chore, they\u2019ll see dental hygiene as an inconvenience. Frame it as something easy but unskippable \u2014 a part of every morning and evening.<\/p>\n

2. Feel free to move brushing outside of the bathroom. All it takes is a toothbrush to brush a child\u2019s teeth wherever it\u2019s easiest. It could save a lot of frustration.<\/p>\n

3. Using toothpaste isn\u2019t as important as using a toothbrush. If the child practiced their finger-painting skills with the entire toothpaste tube, simply brush without it until it\u2019s possible to get more.<\/p>\n

4. Let the child choose their own toothbrush. This will help them feel more ownership over the process and make it more exciting.<\/p>\n

5. When possible, brush in front of the mirror so they can watch how the process works. It will also help them feel more involved.<\/p>\n

6. Make brushing fun! They\u2019ll be happier to cooperate if it\u2019s presented like a game. Maintain a cheerful attitude and play fun music in time with their two minutes of brushing.<\/p>\n

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The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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