Get your child to brush their teeth sounds pretty simple, right? But if you've ever had to keep a struggling child to brush your teeth that you know that is easily said than done. For whatever reason, some kids hate to brush or their teeth brushed. However, the alternative of not brushing leads to all sorts of problems like rotten teeth.
Get them started early
To establish good oral habits in children, start cleaning your teeth from the beginning. In fact, the American Dental Association suggests that you start to clean your baby's mouth the first few days after birth. The ADA recommends that you take a wet cloth and wipe the baby's gums after each feeding.
After those first teeth appear, take a cotton ball and gently clean each tooth. Your child will be used to clean teeth and you will be less durable as they get older.
Follow these rules
Most children do not have the ability to clean their teeth until the age of six and need your help. When brushing your child remember ...
or use just a pea-size amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush like large amounts tend to create excessive foam, making it more difficult for your child to brush.
or make sure the child gets used to spit out the toothpaste. Swallowing toothpaste on a consistent basis can cause a condition known as fluorosis, where teeth stains can appear on your child.
or pay attention to use toothpaste. Almost all toothpastes contain harsh flavors that adults barely notice, but they can sting young mouths. Choose toothpaste designed for small children and a taste that appeals to your son. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right flavour for your baby.
Make it fun!
Many children do not like only to brush your teeth, because it's not funny or take time away from more desirable activity. Try to make brushing your teeth a fun activity.
or let your child brush your teeth. You would laugh a lot and make it a fun activity. Then allow them to "brush" the teeth. Finish by brushing your baby's teeth.
or have your child brush his teeth of their favorite doll before you brush them. Always remember to "brush" the teeth and then brushing your teeth properly.
or hang a piece of bright construction paper on the wall of the bathroom. Each time your child has a thorough brushing, he or she may choose a sticker or star and put it on the poster.
or get a toothbrush or toothpaste with their favorite character on it. Or better yet, buy one of those electric toothbrushes that light up or play music. These brushes are fun and usually have a timer on them to let children know how long to brush.
Remember instill good brushing habits now will stay with your child for the rest of their lives and preserve those beautiful smiles that parents love so much!
Get them started early
To establish good oral habits in children, start cleaning your teeth from the beginning. In fact, the American Dental Association suggests that you start to clean your baby's mouth the first few days after birth. The ADA recommends that you take a wet cloth and wipe the baby's gums after each feeding.
After those first teeth appear, take a cotton ball and gently clean each tooth. Your child will be used to clean teeth and you will be less durable as they get older.
Follow these rules
Most children do not have the ability to clean their teeth until the age of six and need your help. When brushing your child remember ...
or use just a pea-size amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush like large amounts tend to create excessive foam, making it more difficult for your child to brush.
or make sure the child gets used to spit out the toothpaste. Swallowing toothpaste on a consistent basis can cause a condition known as fluorosis, where teeth stains can appear on your child.
or pay attention to use toothpaste. Almost all toothpastes contain harsh flavors that adults barely notice, but they can sting young mouths. Choose toothpaste designed for small children and a taste that appeals to your son. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right flavour for your baby.
Make it fun!
Many children do not like only to brush your teeth, because it's not funny or take time away from more desirable activity. Try to make brushing your teeth a fun activity.
or let your child brush your teeth. You would laugh a lot and make it a fun activity. Then allow them to "brush" the teeth. Finish by brushing your baby's teeth.
or have your child brush his teeth of their favorite doll before you brush them. Always remember to "brush" the teeth and then brushing your teeth properly.
or hang a piece of bright construction paper on the wall of the bathroom. Each time your child has a thorough brushing, he or she may choose a sticker or star and put it on the poster.
or get a toothbrush or toothpaste with their favorite character on it. Or better yet, buy one of those electric toothbrushes that light up or play music. These brushes are fun and usually have a timer on them to let children know how long to brush.
Remember instill good brushing habits now will stay with your child for the rest of their lives and preserve those beautiful smiles that parents love so much!