{"id":12286,"date":"2016-05-12T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/?p=12286"},"modified":"2016-05-12T08:00:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T12:00:42","slug":"make-toothbrushing-fun-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/12\/make-toothbrushing-fun-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Dental Hygiene Fun: Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"Help your kids have a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/life-stages\/childrens-oral-care\/article\/sw-281474979161838\">healthy smile<\/a> by making dental hygiene for kids fun. Making brushing, flossing and dental check-ups a positive experience can help to keep your child excited about good oral care. Your child will not only grow up with a beautiful smile, but also with healthy habits that can last a lifetime.\n<h2>Brush and Floss Together<\/h2>\nOne way to make your child interested in oral care is to brush and floss together. Kids like to mimic what their parents do, and most of the time they don\u2019t even realize that they\u2019re doing it! Show your son or daughter your excellent brushing technique, including your great tongue brushing skills! After brushing, floss your child\u2019s teeth or help them to floss if they are old enough to do it on their own. To give routine brushing an air of excitement, make up a rhyme about keeping teeth clean or sing a fun song.\n<h2>Special Brush<\/h2>\nAnother way to keep your child\u2019s interest alive is with a new, fun toothbrush. When it is time to replace the old toothbrush with a new one, opt for a colorful, soft bristled brush, or one with your child\u2019s favorite cartoon character.\n<h2>Keep Track of Dental Hygiene Time<\/h2>\nThe American Dental Association advocates brushing for two minutes, twice per day. How do you know that your child is brushing for long enough? Use a two minute sand timer. Let your child flip over their brightly colored timer and then start brushing.\n\nThese tasks might seem simple enough, but there are plenty more where these came from! This is only half of our list. Check back in with us later this month for the second installment, and until then, use these great tips to make your child\u2019s experience with dental care a good one. Trust us, they\u2019ll thank you for it when they\u2019re old enough to appreciate it!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Help your kids have a healthy smile by making dental hygiene for kids fun. Making brushing, flossing and dental check-ups a positive experience can help to keep your child excited about good oral care. Your child will not only grow up with a beautiful smile, but also with healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Brush and Floss Together One way to make your child interested in oral care is to brush and floss together. 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