“Dental
caries is a process – you don’t just wake up one day with a cavity.”
Getting
your kids brushing their teeth correctly is important for good oral hygiene.
Start
to cultivate good oral habit since they are young.
A good starting place is making sure your child has all of the
right equipment:
· A small-sized, soft bristle toothbrush
· Children’s
toothpaste-flavour
· Flavored mouthwash (depending on your child’s age and
preference)
· Mirror which is same height with your kids
Modeling
good behavior is one of the best ways to get your kids excited
about brushing their teeth. Be happy when you
brush your teeth. If you make it look
like fun, the kids will want to do it too.
Have your child brush their favorite doll's
teeth before you brush theirs. Remember to
routinely give them the opportunity to brush their own teeth and then follow up
by brushing their teeth correctly.
Making
sure children brush
in a circular motion rather than
sweeping the bristles across their teeth is the key piece to this whole
process.
Perhaps a
timer set to 2 minutes helps them focus on the task at hand.
Give
younger children a toothbrush as a toy.
Don't forget to praise, praise, and praise your
kids for their awesome brushing.
