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6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Dentalgist: 10:47am On Mar 30, 2019
Toothbrushing for children can be one of the most challenging tasks for any parent. Rightly put, it’s a chore on its own. A growing child has to contend with learning other life skills. So, how do you motivate a child to start learning how to brush? Here are 7 ways to make toothbrushing a joyous act for your child/children

Toothbrush Selection

Children tend to associate fun with cartoon-like items. One sure way to arouse children’s eagerness towards toothbrushing times is by selecting toothbrush of unique colours such as blue, pink, purple. Some toothbrushes can even have a depiction of the child’s favourite character.

Thinking of toothbrushes? check these:



Make It a Family Affair

Children are amazing learners. They learn a lot through observation. They imitate us in several ways. So one effective you can be sure to inculcate and teach your child/children the habit is to make him participate in toothbrushing when the other members of the family are doing the same. It gives him/her a sense of belonging and importance which would inevitably make them to learn the act effortlessly.



Get The Child To Look In The Mirror

Not every household has a mirror in the bathroom. However, where it is available, it is a good way to let the child savour the moment of toothbrushing. If only you know the amazing feeling they experience like they are watching themselves in a movie.

Reward Good Behaviour

Children like to be rewarded. What a better way to reinforce good habit like consistent toothbrushing. You know the feeling a child would have at school when he/she is being given a star for excellent class work. The reward can come in the form of a gift or special outing.

Setting A Routine

One sure way to get your child to make toothbrushing a habit is to set a routine. Ideally, toothbrushing should take place twice in a day, first in the morning and the last thing at night. When your child gets used to this, it pays off in the long run.

Choose A Child-Friendly Dentist

Choosing a fun dentist for your child can reinforce good oral hygiene practice. A child-friendly dentist would take time to playfully and unconsciously inculcate good oral hygiene practices in your child. Preferably, get a well-trained child dentist (pedodontist) for your kids, you can easily get one in one of the teaching hospitals around.

https://dentalgist.ng/7-ways-to-make-toothbrushing-fun-for-kids#comments

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by gideon1971(m): 2:13pm On Mar 30, 2019
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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by ct2: 2:13pm On Mar 30, 2019
Educative,
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by davit: 2:14pm On Mar 30, 2019
Nice tips
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Dandsome: 2:14pm On Mar 30, 2019
Nice.

But pikin wey no go brush, no go brush.

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by damlawrence101: 2:14pm On Mar 30, 2019
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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Topmaike007(m): 2:14pm On Mar 30, 2019
Good to know Op
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by affable4(m): 2:15pm On Mar 30, 2019
Just don’t force a child to brush. I repeat, never force a child to brush his/her teeth. If not, no matter what you do, brushing the teeth will always be war.
Just be patient and make them love doing it, your work is 3/4 done.

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by crazyABO(m): 2:15pm On Mar 30, 2019
Put cane beside them simple grin

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by tex73: 2:18pm On Mar 30, 2019
Nice tips. Let me add using an electric toothbrush. They think its a toy but it's doing the work. grin

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by wakes: 2:18pm On Mar 30, 2019
Beautiful
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by affable4(m): 2:18pm On Mar 30, 2019
crazyABO:
Put cane beside them simple grin

Real kpako spotted
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Oluwasaeon(m): 2:18pm On Mar 30, 2019
What about hot abara ?

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by BlackfireX: 2:19pm On Mar 30, 2019
I don't understand
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by ShenTeh(m): 2:20pm On Mar 30, 2019
My kids? just keep singing 'this is the way we brush...' in different keys.

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by AkupeMBANO(m): 2:20pm On Mar 30, 2019
is today may 27th?
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Nobody: 2:21pm On Mar 30, 2019
Please help me tell yarimo ooooo cheesy
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by alert01(m): 2:22pm On Mar 30, 2019
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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by enemyofprogress: 2:24pm On Mar 30, 2019
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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by thelifepagesng(m): 2:25pm On Mar 30, 2019
Lol

Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by sisisioge: 2:32pm On Mar 30, 2019
grin grin grin grin grin grin

They really don't like brushing fa...these ideas are so nice.

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Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Foodwellsaid(f): 3:06pm On Mar 30, 2019
Very helpful tips.. Thanks
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by Pusyiter(m): 3:33pm On Mar 30, 2019
Good as it were but not for working/career parents
Who have that time to do all these tips when you need to get to the office on time and drop the kids at school?
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by jeff1607(m): 3:47pm On Mar 30, 2019
so my child will tell me he won't wash his teeth simply because it isn't fun?
Re: 6 Ways To Make Toothbrushing Fun For Kids by joshuaudom(m): 4:57pm On Mar 30, 2019
Dentalgist:
Toothbrushing for children can be one of the most challenging tasks for any parent. Rightly put, it’s a chore on its own. A growing child has to contend with learning other life skills. So, how do you motivate a child to start learning how to brush? Here are 7 ways to make toothbrushing a joyous act for your child/children

Toothbrush Selection



Children tend to associate fun with cartoon-like items. One sure way to arouse children’s eagerness towards toothbrushing times is by selecting toothbrush of unique colours such as blue, pink, purple. Some toothbrushes can even have a depiction of the child’s favourite character.

Thinking of toothbrushes? check these:



Make It a Family Affair

Children are amazing learners. They learn a lot through observation. They imitate us in several ways. So one effective you can be sure to inculcate and teach your child/children the habit is to make him participate in toothbrushing when the other members of the family are doing the same. It gives him/her a sense of belonging and importance which would inevitably make them to learn the act effortlessly.



Get The Child To Look In The Mirror

Not every household has a mirror in the bathroom. However, where it is available, it is a good way to let the child savour the moment of toothbrushing. If only you know the amazing feeling they experience like they are watching themselves in a movie.

Reward Good Behaviour

Children like to be rewarded. What a better way to reinforce good habit like consistent toothbrushing. You know the feeling a child would have at school when he/she is being given a star for excellent class work. The reward can come in the form of a gift or special outing.

Setting A Routine

One sure way to get your child to make toothbrushing a habit is to set a routine. Ideally, toothbrushing should take place twice in a day, first in the morning and the last thing at night. When your child gets used to this, it pays off in the long run.

Choose A Child-Friendly Dentist

Choosing a fun dentist for your child can reinforce good oral hygiene practice. A child-friendly dentist would take time to playfully and unconsciously inculcate good oral hygiene practices in your child. Preferably, get a well-trained child dentist (pedodontist) for your kids, you can easily get one in one of the teaching hospitals around.

https://dentalgist.ng/7-ways-to-make-toothbrushing-fun-for-kids#comments




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