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When my kids’ baby teeth started arriving on the scene, I can honestly say I was much more concerned about the pain it caused my baby and not the dental care they needed to receive. Honestly, I figured that if their baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, I didn’t need to worry too much about brushing them!
What parents don’t know is that even baby teeth need love too! The dental hygiene habits that parents instill in their children, even as infants, more often than not follow them into adulthood. That’s why it’s critical that as soon as that first tooth comes in, you make sure to schedule your child’s first visit to the dentist. While flossing may be a bit much at this stage, getting in the habit of brushing your child’s teeth twice a day is so important.
No one plans on their two year old getting cavities, and yet, it happens! While teaching your kids good dental hygiene is important, what’s even more influential is to set a good example. Make sure your kids see you taking proper care of your teeth and they’ll be more likely to follow in your footsteps.
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the whole family loves battery operated toothbrushes!! work so much better!!
Themed or battery operated toothbrushes with their favorite cartoon character
I make sure they get to pick out their very own toothbrush and toothpaste, which makes them excited to brush their teeth! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would say Use only a pea-size amount of toothpaste on ur kid’s toothbrush. Larger amounts tend to be difficult for kids 2 handle by creating2 much foam an overwhelming your child’s mouth with toothpaste!
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My son loves to brush his teeth with Daddy. That’s all it takes!
We sing while we’re brushing and we have to get through the song;) We also use light up tooth brushes that are timers…another great way to help us:)
We get fun tooth brushes that my daughter gets to pick a fun tooth paste and we brush our teeth together. She loves to go to the dentist.
my daughter does it because she is scared to end up with dentures at a young age like her older brother. seeing the crap he has went thru encouraged her to make sure she takes care of hers. (she is older than most kids talked about on this thead tho)
Battery operated toothbrushes are the bomb!!!
We found a light-up toothbrush with a timer, so when the light is done flashing, she is done brushing!
My best tip for tooth brushing is to make it fun. Let the kids choose their own toothbrush, and their own toothpaste – then it’s fun all the way home. They’ve even ripped it out of the packaging on the way home just to have a go.
My son has a favorite “Cars” toothbrush that he MUST use when he brushes his teeth! He says his teeth only like that toothbrush, lol!
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It’s my 50th…yikes!
Use the mouth wash that turns the teeth blue so they can see what they are missing. Buy a small soft tooth brush in a color or character they like and we buy the single use dental floss that have animals and we buy the bubble gum flavored toothpaste that is the pump style.I wish they would come out with a sonic toothbrush for children.
My daughter loves immitating her big sisters. She loves brushing when they do and loves having her Dora brush!
It’s part of our bedtime tradition. They brush their teeth, while being supervised, and then it’s storytime.
my daughters have their favorite characters as toothbrushes so it’s a little bit like playtime
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Battery operated toothbrush with their favorite character. Seems to be the key to getting my daughter to brush long enough.
My girls love to help each other brush teeth!
My trick to use with my little boy is he get’s to brush momma’s teeth while I brush his teeth. It works and he thinks it’s fun! Who knows, maybe someday he’ll be a dentist!
I think the best tip I can give is to show your children by good example. If they see you brushing your teeth they will want to do it as well. I know my son and daughter in law are showing their 22 month old daughter how to brush her own teeth. It has become part of their routine.
Purchase a battery operated toothbrush for children.
The funky toothpaste flavors (like orange or bubble gum) is my trick. And, of course, a COOL toothbrush.
The best tip I’ve found is to let them get excited about their toothbrush and toothpaste. We make a point of going to the store and having the kids pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste. Then they seem excited to brush.