October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Join the celebration and teach your kids about healthy dental care habits with these ideas from Pedodontic Associates. After more than 25 years of teaching kids throughout Oahu and Maui about dental hygiene, these trusted children’s dentists have a few fun dental care tricks to share.

3 Fun Dental Care Activities For Kids

Chomp On Healthy Foods

Healthy snacks make for healthy smiles. Cooking up tasty new meals is a fun way to get kids interested in nutritious eating. Pick out ideas together from a kids’ cookbook or cooking website, selecting a couple of new snacks each week. As you’re cooking, talk to kids about the benefits of healthy eating, explaining in simple terms how eating too much sugar can be harmful to their teeth and gums.

Stock Up On Super Special Supplies

Every party needs supplies! Get things started with a fun trip to the kids’ section of the dental care aisle. From bubblegum-flavored toothpaste to brushes shaped like dinosaurs, you’ll find everything you need to give dental hygiene the pizzazz it deserves. Your child will love picking out their own toothbrush and toothpaste. More importantly, they’ll be excited about using them!

Party With Your Pearly Whites

There doesn’t need to be anything “routine” about your dental hygiene. Get the whole family together for evening brush-bashes and floss-fests. While you brush, turn up the music for a two-minute dance party or enjoy a cat video or two. Not only will your gatherings transform dental care into an eagerly anticipated event, you’ll also set a good example by joining your kids while they take care of their smiles.

In addition to daily dental care, regular visits to a dentist are a vital part of maintaining your child’s dental health. Focused on early detection and preventative care, the passionate pediatric dentists at Pedodontic Associates help empower kids to take care of their smile. As specialized children’s dentists, they provide uniquely kid-centric care. Whether you stop in for a routine teeth cleaning or an emergency, you can expect compassionate dental care and a comfortable, kid-friendly atmosphere.

Visit the Pedodontic Associates website to learn more about how the children’s dentists can help keep your kids smiling, or contact them today for an appointment at one of their three convenient locations. Call (808) 487-7933 to reach the Aiea office; call (808) 735-1733 to reach the Honolulu office; or call (808) 877-0066 to schedule a dentist appointment in Kahului.