The key to getting your children to enjoy brushing is to make it fun. Kids are constantly seeking a source of entertainment and, let’s be honest, there’s an endless amount of things that are more entertaining than brushing your teeth.
Here are several tips that may help make the brushing routine a little more entertaining for your kiddos.
First and foremost, brush your teeth together with your little ones and show excitement while doing so. Kids have fun mimicking their parents, but at the same time you’ll be setting an example for them to follow.
Another good way to incorporate some fun is to let them use the toothbrush as a toy. Show them how to brush their doll, teddy bear or action figures teeth. This will give you a chance to explain the importance of oral hygiene while they have fun at the same time.
You can also introduce a brush-your-teeth story time. When’s the last time you met a child that wasn’t up for a good story? Just make sure your story involves something like a group of little “sugar monsters” who are trying to eat holes in your teeth. If a boring tooth-brushing suddenly morphs into a mission to help save their strong, white teeth, then they will be much more entertained throughout the process.
Another thing you can do is instruct your kiddos to brush like a choo-choo train (big, round motions that produce lots of bubbles). This will teach them the most efficient way to clean their teeth, but also add a bit of silliness to the process. You could have a contest to see whose choo-choo train produces the most bubbles.
The possibilities are endless. Just use your imagination and you’ll have your kids excited to brush in no time. Always remember that no matter how well your child brushes, they still need regular dentist appointments every six months.
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