You love your kids’ smiles, so protect their pearly whites by getting them excited about brushing their teeth. Proper dental hygiene is important and creating positive habits will help keep your kids’ teeth healthy. Below is more information on how you can encourage your children’s dental care habits.

How To Encourage Your Kids To Improve Their Children’s Dental Care

1. Reward Them

Rewards positively reinforce proper dental health and dentist visits. You might want to set up a reward system for when your child follows their oral care regimen. For example, you can set up weekly surprises if they’ve remembered to brush their teeth and floss every day that week. You can surprise your children with a trip to the park, going to see a movie, or picking out a toy. Infrequent milestones, like going to the dentist, can be rewarded with bigger surprises. You might want to give additional surprises if the dentist has good things to say about your children’s dental care.

2. Involve Them

Your kids will be more interested in maintaining their oral health routine if you allow them to make decisions about it. Take your children to the store and let them choose their toothpaste, toothbrush, and flossing method (rolled dental floss, floss picks, water flosser, etc.). Choosing their supplies will get your kids excited to use them each day. Change it up to renew their interest, or if their dental needs change. Involve your children in the process and talk to them about why dental care is necessary.

3. Entertain Them

Find a way to make brushing teeth and flossing fun for your children. Some apps play music or encourage kids to play a simple game to ensure they’re cleaning long enough. Other apps will track your kids’ oral care routine and mark milestones as their care progresses. You can also invent your own game to play while they’re brushing their teeth, such as a short game of one-handed charades. These games make cleaning their teeth feel like fun, not an obligation.

If you’re searching for a new children’s dentist to take over your children’s dental care, contact the professional team at the offices of Dr. Bert E. Bathiany IV, DMD. Since 1980, both locations have been dedicated to providing dental care to the residents of Florence, KY, and the surrounding areas. They perform a range of services like preventative pediatric dental care, comprehensive screenings, cleanings, and orthodontic treatments. They work with most insurances, and their hours are flexible to fit your busy schedule. Learn more about their preventive services online, or call (859) 525-2100 to schedule an appointment.