{"id":700,"date":"2019-10-25T13:52:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T13:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/?p=700"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:50:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:50:35","slug":"how-to-make-dental-care-fun-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/how-to-make-dental-care-fun-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Dental Care Fun for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Good hygiene doesn&#8217;t have to be like pulling teeth! Here is how to make dental care fun for your kids.<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-703 size-full\" title=\"Dental Care Fun\" src=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Care Fun\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019.jpg 800w, https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Red-Apple-_-Featured-_-Oct-2019-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Developing healthy brushing and flossing habits early does more than keep your child&#8217;s teeth and gums in great shape now; healthy brushing habits can last a lifetime. Proper brushing habits and <a href=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/services\/pediatric-dentistry\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/services\/pediatric-dentistry\/\">regular well-visits to a pediatric dentist<\/a> can help your child build lifelong habits and skills &#8212; and prevent painful cavities, too. Here is how to make dental care fun for your kids.<\/p>\n<h3>Make it Rewarding<\/h3>\n<p>You know the benefit of good brushing habits that last a lifetime, but offering some small but interesting rewards along the way can ensure your child is on board for brushing as well. Creating a simple chart and providing a small reward after a week of successful brushing can go a long way towards success, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/basics\/brushing-and-flossing\/make-dental-health-for-kids-a-fun-habit-1013\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/basics\/brushing-and-flossing\/make-dental-health-for-kids-a-fun-habit-1013\">according to toothpaste brand Colgate. <\/a>You don&#8217;t have to spend a lot, a simple trip to the park or a small, inexpensive item will often do the trick. This approach pays off in two ways &#8212; it keeps your child interested and motivated and it instills a lifelong habit, too.<\/p>\n<h3>Time it Right to Make Dental Care Fun<\/h3>\n<p>Nighttime brushing won&#8217;t be fun if you argue over it or try to squeeze it in like homework. Instead, make brushing one of the last things you do, preferably after a soothing bath and just before bed. If you read aloud or do another quiet activity together before bed, close out the day with a final toothbrushing, then proceed directly to the preferred activity. It won&#8217;t take long for you both to associate brushing with an enjoyable activity and a peaceful end to the day.<\/p>\n<h3>Give Plenty of Choices<\/h3>\n<p>Tooth brushing is more fun when there are options &#8212; use a favorite character brush one day, then mix it up with a timed or electric brush the next. Offer a selection of tubes of toothpaste, flosses, and other items to provide your child with some choices. <a href=\"https:\/\/oralb.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/life-stages\/kids\/make-oral-care-flossing-fun-for-kids\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/oralb.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/life-stages\/kids\/make-oral-care-flossing-fun-for-kids\">According to Oral-B, <\/a>letting your child take the lead allows him to choose the options he likes best and makes brushing an interesting and fun part of the day.<\/p>\n<p>The brushing habits you build now will last a lifetime, so taking the time to make things fun can improve your child&#8217;s health now &#8212; and as they grow up. <a href=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/contact-us\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch today to schedule a well-visit <\/a>or to chat about any brushing concerns you have. Our mission is to help your child stay healthy and develop enduring habits that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proper brushing &#038; regular well-visits to a pediatric dentist will build lifelong habits and skills. 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