We all know how important brushing is for maintaining dental health. For kids, it’s super important that you teach them to brush and maintain their dental health properly so that they have a basis for dental health and so they form good oral hygiene habits. Here’s how you can teach your kids to brush and floss properly.
When are kids ready to brush on their own?
Generally speaking, at around age five or six, kids are capable of brushing their own teeth (with some supervision and enforcement, of course). You’ll definitely want to look over their work occasionally, to make sure they aren’t missing any areas of their mouth.
What’s the proper brushing technique?
In general, your child should spend at least two minutes brushing his or her teeth. Setting a timer or having your children brush for the duration of a favorite song is a good way of ensuring they brush their teeth for the recommended amount of time (and it’s a tactic we adults could probably benefit from, too!).
Also, make sure your kids get in the habit of brushing twice per day. If you’re concerned that they are not getting all the surfaces of their teeth, there are fun and kid-friendly mouthwashes that will show where plaque and debris are present on the teeth, so they can re-brush those areas.
When should kids start flossing?
As soon as teeth start touching, flossing should happen. Five or six might be a little young for kids to floss on their own, and so this may need to start later. However, there are kid-friendly flossing products (hello, dino flossers!) that can make the job easier and more enjoyable.
What’s the proper flossing technique?
Regular dental checkups are just as important as teaching your kids to brush the right way. If it’s time for their six-month checkups, make an appointment with Mogren Dental today!
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