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Making Brushing Time Fun

Crosby Family Dental is a dental practice dedicated to the dental health of the entire family. We see pediatric patient all the way up to geriatric patients. Because we see the entire spectrum of dental health in people we have a good perspective on why it is so important to develop good dental habits in children. We know that it’s not the easiest thing to be consistent when it comes to your child’s dental habits. It’s far easier to let a bedtime tooth brushing slip or to let them have a sticky treat, but this is one battle you must be willing to fight. I child must learn that there is no compromise when it comes to dental habits. Here are some tips to help you in your valiant struggle.

Make it Fun

  • There is no reason that tooth brushing time can’t signal fun for kids.
  • There are shelves of fun character toothbrushes for children. As long as it is soft, let your child pick their favorite character.
  • There are a variety of flavors for children to pick from as well.
  • Make funny sounds like pahtooey when spitting after brushing or have a contest between kids to see who can spit closest to the drain.

Do a Double Check

  • After your young child is given a chance to brush their own teeth, go over the teeth yourself with their toothbrush.
  • Make up a silly rhyming song or a story featuring them to help distract them if they don’t like it.

We’ll continue this topic in our next blog, check back soon and call today to make an appointment. We accept Medicaid!

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