For many parents around the world, making sure their children brush their teeth twice daily can be quite the challenge. So much of a challenge in fact, that nearly half of all children in America have experienced some form of tooth decay between the ages of 2 and 11. In order to ensure that their children are maintaining healthy oral behaviors, it?s best for parents to try and incorporate a number of different strategies to encourage their children to brush. The sooner these habits are formed, the more likely children will continue these habits into their adulthood and have stronger, healthier teeth throughout their lives.
However, it?s easier said than done when it comes to these types of habits for children. Brushing their teeth often feels like any other chore for children, and as many parents know, their children might need some additional motivation to get through these tasks. Luckily for parents, there are a number of tips that can be used to make the process of establishing these habits a bit less stressful. Consider these tips when working to get your children to brush:
Turn Brushing into A Game: children love an excuse to play, so try developing some sort of game that can mask the true task at hand for your child. Anything that can turn the experience of brushing their teeth into something more fun or distracting for them will increase the chances of them brushing more frequently. Races to the sink in the morning or at night to see who can get to the toothbrush fi...