Friday, February 19, 2010

Tips to encourage tooth brushing in children

Do you find it a struggle at times to brush your children' s teeth? Here are some tips that we find that helps our child look forward to brushing his teeth:
  • play and sing Lah Lah’s big live band “Brush your teeth" song on CD or DVD

  • place stickers on a DentArtisans brushing calendar. When the chart is full of stars offer your child a treat

  • brush with a 2 minute sand timer (Ask us for one at your next check up visit)

  • use a “show and tell” method which means while you brush your own teeth allow your child to watch and imitate

  • Brush in the bath tub

  • Take your child along for a professional dental check up at DentArtisans. We will go through tooth brushing and dental care in a fun way!