{"id":26977,"date":"2017-09-04T12:03:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T09:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=26977"},"modified":"2017-09-04T12:03:30","modified_gmt":"2017-09-04T09:03:30","slug":"children-oral-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/children-oral-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Your Children to Practice Good Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"
While children are very active and like to try new things, they do not have much interest in brushing their teeth<\/strong>. As a parent, it is your responsibility to do whatever is necessary to encourage your children to practice good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n Now, this will not be easy, but if you are creative you will see progress<\/strong> and the dentist will not see any cavities at the child\u2019s next dental checkup.<\/p>\n Every child has a favorite cartoon or video game character that they just adore. As you well know, you can pretty much entice your child to do anything, if you offer them a new toy with the character displayed on it.<\/p>\n With this said, you can incorporate this technique into getting your child to practice good oral hygiene. Invest in a toothbrush that has the child\u2019s favorite character displayed on it.<\/p>\n Today, there are a wide variety of toothbrush manufacturers that partner with toy companies to offer such products to consumers. So, you will not have any issues finding a toothbrush specifically designed for your child<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Brushing teeth can be a time-consuming practice, but there are ways to make it more fun for your children<\/a>. To encourage your child to spend the necessary time brushing their teeth, you should consider turning on their favorite song during the process.<\/p>\n The child will be able to dance around while brushing their teeth while the song is playing. Over time, the child will begin to look for to brushing their teeth.<\/p>\n Another thing to remember is that children absolutely love being rewarded. They want to know that they\u2019re doing something right. Rewarding them after they\u2019ve brushed their teeth is a great idea.<\/p>\n By rewarding them, you\u2019ll be able to let the child know that they\u2019ve done the right thing and this will eventually help to establish a habitual routine<\/strong>. Just remember that you\u2019ll need to choose a reward that suits your lifestyle and budget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Avoid giving your child food or candy, since this will only harm their teeth and gums. Praise them and give them encouragement. For most, this will be sufficient<\/strong>. Of course, you can throw in a little knickknack every so often for good measure.<\/p>\n Children tend to replicate their parent\u2019s behavior. If the parent does not practice good oral hygiene, the child will not want to either. As the old saying goes \u201cpractice what you preach<\/em>,\u201d you should brush your teeth as recommended by dentists, so your child will want to practice the same habits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Brush your teeth, utilize mouthwash and floss regularly. The child will catch on very quickly. If you need dental implants<\/a>, you should not hesitate to visit a licensed dentist in your area.<\/p>\nListed below are several tips that will help get you started.<\/h3>\n
1. Be Selective<\/h4>\n
2. Brush To Their Favorite Song<\/h4>\n
3. Finding A Reward<\/h4>\n
4. Make It A Habit<\/h4>\n
5. Let Them Be In Control<\/h4>\n