Now that your kid is old enough to do things independently, you should probably start teaching them how to care for their teeth properly.

Here, your Chandler, Arizona, kids dentist at Martin Dental gives you some no-nonsense tips for getting your kid interested in a daily dental hygiene routine from an early age.

Set a Good Example For Dental Hygiene

One of the best ways to ensure your kids learn to brush their teeth is to demonstrate good oral hygiene habits. Further, the more kids see you wash their teeth, the more they will want to do the same.

Show them that you take dental hygiene seriously by regularly brushing your teeth in front of them while being careful and thorough.

If you have more than one kid, have them all brush their teeth simultaneously so they can keep each other accountable.

Practice Routine Oral Care

It’s also a sure bet that you should get your kid into the habit of regular dental hygiene. Allow them to establish a time in which they brush their teeth every day before breakfast and again before night.

Make toothbrushing time a regular part of your routine so your kids know when to expect it and can learn to go to the toilet and brush their teeth without you.

Make Brushing Into Fun

Who says that toothbrushing must be a tedious chore? Spruce up your daily time of tooth brushing by trying something new. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), many web videos feature characters singing for two minutes.

While your child brushes their teeth, you can read aloud from their favorite book, play their favorite music, and have them dance to the rhythm or create an exciting narrative together.

Incorporate Fun Figures With Dental Care

There are now toothbrushes available with your child’s favorite characters from Sesame Street, Disney, and other media franchises.

Children will be more motivated to brush with their favorite characters if they are given the option to pick out their toothbrushes.

If your child struggles to use a regular toothbrush effectively, consider purchasing a child-sized electric toothbrush.

Chandler Kid’s Dentist Offers Dental Care For Kids

If you have any further questions about getting your time to brush their teeth every day, or if you’d like to schedule your kid’s next dental cleaning and examination, please get in touch with Martin Dental immediately.

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