It is not an easy task to get kids to brush their teeth properly, and explaining how essential dental care is just does not seem to be a good reason for a child to give up on fun and games in favor of brushing teeth. While you understand that taking good care of your teeth and gums from a young age is necessary to prevent cavities which threaten the future of your oral health, kids might not be aware of the dangers of poor oral hygiene. When it comes to tooth brushing, children either refuse, cry, or brush for less than the recommended two-minute duration just so they can go back to playing their games. Being a busy mother, juggling work, family, and social life, you find brushing teeth to …show more content…
They dance to the tune, hum along, and absolutely enjoy it. Why not add some music to the tooth brushing process? Pick your children’s favorite song and set it to play for two minutes while your children brush their teeth. brush your teeth alongside them, dance to the music with them, and hum along. They will enjoy tooth brushing much more than before. After two minutes, the music will stop playing which means you have reached the recommended two minutes! With their favorite song playing, your children will not even notice how the time passed by, and how brushing teeth suddenly became their favorite …show more content…
In this case, offer your children a small reward for brushing teeth correctly. If you are afraid to spoil them, come up with rewards that will contribute to their development, such as let them choose a book with bedtime stories, play a fun educational game after tooth brushing, or give them a sticker. Small rewards will encourage them and they might look forward to the next time they brush their teeth. tooth brushing does not have to be a nightmare for either you or your children. Make it fun using one of the tips from the article, be creative, and find a way that works best for you and your