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Brushing teeth is the core of every child’s oral health care routine but often becomes a battleground in itself for most parents. Here are some effective tips that could help in making this experience of brushing teeth enjoyable for your child.
How to Make Teeth Brushing Fun for Your Child?
You can make an excessively short, cute song or a rhyming quote about brushing teeth or play the game of “Who brushes the longest or the best?”
Having a timer can also do the trick as you can let your child set a timer so they have to challenge themselves to get the teeth brushed before it goes off.
Allow the child to choose a toothbrush with his favorite character or favorite color and the flavor of tooth-paste they would like to use.
Engage yourself in the activity of brushing teeth along with the child to model tooth-brushing behavior. Make teeth brushing a part of the night time rituals within the family and make it fun to do together as a family.
Help your child to keep track of his new habit by keeping a chart and reward them for regularity. You can also provide stickers or draw pictures on the chart so that it does not become total bore.
Use a funny toothbrush holder. Colorful or cartoonish toothbrush holders may make the brushing action interesting.
Another way to make tooth brushing fun is to keep using your toothbrush as if it is a sword fighting all the germs in. You can also use character-themed toothbrushes and toothpaste so the child might feel like letting their favorite characters help them to brush.
Let them watch cartoons or videos on dental hygiene where their favorite characters are the stars of that main theme.
By doing frequent brushing, you will be able to demonstrate to your child that brushing teeth is necessary. Set a good example by limiting only sugar intake in foods and drinks.
Conclusion
While brushing is necessary, it can become difficult for some parents to make it a regular habit for their children. You may use these ideas into your child’s routine to make teeth brushing fun and positive for a path toward lifelong good oral hygiene. Transform teeth brushing into a fun activity for kids with tips from Smithville Dental.