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Does your little one drag their feet, complain, or do anything they can to avoid brushing and flossing their teeth? Remember, oral hygiene doesn\u2019t have to be boring. On the contrary, it should be fun, especially for children<\/a>! If you\u2019re unsure where to start, don\u2019t worry \u2013 here\u2019s how you can make dental care fun for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Brush Beats: A Dental Care Playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your child love music? Then create some brush beats! Select some upbeat tunes that your kiddo loves to play while they complete their oral hygiene routine. Bonus tip: pick at least one song that is around two minutes long. That way, they will brush for the ideal amount of time, every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kid-Friendly Flossers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child says that flossing hurts, then consider getting them a kid-friendly flosser. Brands like GumChucks aren\u2019t just effective, they also have fun characters, trading cards, and other things that make this step of the oral hygiene process significantly more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Let Them Pick Their Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to get your child engaged is by getting them involved. So, take them to your local store and allow them to pick whichever toothbrush they want! With unique colors and fun characters, they will have a blast in the process. Plus, they will look forward to using it when it comes time to brush their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Get Fun Flavors of Toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, mint isn\u2019t the only flavor of toothpaste available. On the contrary, there is a wide variety, including some fun ones like bubble gum and watermelon blast! Just make sure the one you buy has the ADA Seal of Approval or that their dentist gives the thumbs up that it\u2019s tasty and<\/em> effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make Oral Hygiene a Family Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, you know that children are like little sponges. Since they look to you for everything, even your oral hygiene routine, it\u2019s important to lead by example. For this reason, it\u2019s important to use positive words around brushing and flossing your teeth and do it alongside them to encourage good habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Develop a Reward System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child isn\u2019t excited by fun toothbrushes, an upbeat playlist, and the like, then a solid incentive is sure to keep them motivated. You can track their consistency on a chart over the sink and print out pictures of their reward to ensure they don\u2019t get sidetracked. Before you know it, they will associate brushing and flossing consistently with something positive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

South Jersey Center for Dental Medicine<\/a> is home to two exceptional dentists, Dr. Joseph Sandberg and Dr. Vidya Kini Kukkundur. Their passion for creating healthy, happy smiles extends to children as well, which is why they proudly offer everything from routine checkups to fluoride treatments and mouthguards at our conveniently located office in Marlton. If you have any questions about your child\u2019s at-home oral hygiene routine or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment for them to come in for a visit, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (856) 596-4333<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does your little one drag their feet, complain, or do anything they can to avoid brushing and flossing their teeth? Remember, oral hygiene doesn\u2019t have to be boring. On the contrary, it should be fun, especially for children! If you\u2019re unsure where to start, don\u2019t worry \u2013 here\u2019s how you can make dental care fun […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow To: Make Dental Care Fun for Your Kids | South Jersey Center for Dental Medicine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Having a hard time getting your little one to brush and floss? 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