Easy Tips to Teach your Child to Brush
It can be difficult to teach children to brush their teeth twice a day for at least 2 minutes a day. At Greene Endodontics, we believe that each person should have their natural teeth for their lifetime and good oral hygiene starts with starting good oral hygiene habits while young. There are a few ways to encourage children to brush for the whole 2 minutes, twice daily that are recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA).
Four Simple Tips:
- Use a timer. This can be a timer on a phone or clock.
- Brush to a song. Let the child pick a song and brush for the entire length. The good part is, most songs are well over 2 minutes so you can get some extra brushing time in.
- Sticker chart to track brushing.
- App to track and time brushing. Our favorite is Toothbrush Timer.
Dr. Greene is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists and looks forward to provide you with the highest standard of care. If you would like additional information or to schedule your consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (765) 649-1277 or click here to email.
