In recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month, this week's BLOG addresses an all too common parental problem. For many parents, getting your children to brush, brush well, and brush often can be a significant challenge! Here are some tips that can help you keep those beautiful little teeth healthy.- Set a good example
- Brush your teeth with your children and make it fun! Pick a song to play while brushing.
- Make Brushing & Flossing a game
- See who can be ready the fastest to brush and floss. Just make sure it's NOT a race to the finish! It takes a full two minutes to remove all of the bacteria.
- Use a sticker sheet
- Every time your children brush well, give them a sticker. Be sure to check their work! After a certain number of stickers, they can earn a reward.
- Special Tip:
- Let them check your brush work as well! This will help to instill the importance of "doing it right."
As parents, we should always help our children make health and wellness an important part of their entire lives! Be encouraging if they make a mistake, whether forgetting to brush or even if they develop a cavity!
God Bless,
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