6 Dental Tips to Give Your Child a Cleaner Smile

Teaching Your Child Good Dental Habits

Getting your child to commit to a strong dental hygiene regime will have lasting effects on your child’s oral health. By teaching them ways to take care of their teeth at a young age, they will get into the right habits and carry them into adulthood with strong, healthy teeth. Follow along for some ways to help your child in this process!

Teach Them How to Floss

While flossing can be tedious to some and is often forgotten altogether, it is an essential habit to keep up with. By teaching your children to floss at a young age, it will become a mindless habit in a few years.

Reduce Their Sugar Intake 

Getting your child to eat less sugar-rich items will make taking care of their teeth much easier and prevent dental work needed down the line.

Brushing After Eating 

Many people get into the habit of brushing first thing in the morning but instead, teach your children to brush after breakfast to start the day with a cleaner smile and less food residue in between their teeth. 

Lead By Example

If your child sees you flossing, brushing, rinsing and avoiding harmful foods and beverages, they are much more likely to follow suit.  

Reward & Encourage Good Habits

Children are much more likely to continue positive behavior if they are shown and told that what they are doing is good. Even if it’s as simple as verbalizing your happiness, they will be encouraged to continue the habits you’ve taught them.

Choose the Right Dentist

By choosing a dentist that both you and your child trust and enjoy, your child will get used to frequent trips to the dentist and may even enjoy doing so! Choose a dentist that is gentle, experienced, and makes your child feel comfortable.

All Pro Dental in Revere, MA offers a range of dental services to our patients and helps children grow older with a healthier, cleaner smile. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for your family!