Tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease can start in childhood. If you're a busy mom or dad, it can be difficult to squeeze in extra time during your day to educate your kids about dental hygiene. So, we have developed a quick list to help you stay on track with your child's dental care.
Use a toothbrush timer
To help keep your child's teeth healthy, they should brush their teeth at least 2 to 3 minutes. Consider purchasing a toothbrush that comes with a timer. This will assure that he/she is brushing for more than a few seconds. Using a stopwatch or a timer will work perfectly as well.
Give the kids an incentive
Every time your child brushes their teeth and floss (consistently), consider giving them an award. It doesn't have to be expensive. Giving your child a colorful sticker star is enough to get them excited about maintaining healthy teeth. When you give your kids an incentive for eating healthy and keeping their teeth healthy will help prevent expensive dental problems in the future.
Dental Checkups
A child should have dental checkups at least 2 times a year. A child's dental visit should be scheduled as early as age 1.
When a child maintains healthy teeth, they are less likely to have dental problems when they grow older. Every parent’s goal should be to help keep their child cavity-free.
