Getting your kids to brush can be a chore in itself. My kids usually complained about something when it came time to brush. Some days it was the taste of the toothpaste while other days it was the color of the toothbrush. The task of getting them to brush was not fun. I am sure most parents have experienced this at one time or another.
I have always thought of baby teeth as “practice teeth” if you will. Good brushing habits is crucial in keeping your child’s mouth cavity free. While it can sometimes be a challenge to get your toddler to brush properly it is important to get them to practice good brushing habits now. If your child establishes these habits when they are young they will follow them through their teenage years and adulthood.
I have tried many different methods to keep my children interested in brushing. I have tried the musical toothpaste lid, buying overpriced toothbrushes because they were imprinted with the newest superhero and I even bought the toothbrushes that twirl and spin hoping to keep my children interested. Well, they all worked for a while, at least until the novelty wore off.
Tooth brush charts are a great way to keep your child interested in brushing. Fun stickers and rewards are always a great parenting tool. Another tool that is sometimes overlooked by parents is the Tooth Fairy. Every kid is excited to get their first visit from the Tooth Fairy. This is a great reason to take the opportunity to let the Tooth fairy help promote good brushing as well. A magical little note from the Tooth Fairy reminding your child to keep brushing because she is excited to collect nice shiny teeth will give your child something to work on. If your child starts to lose interest in brushing simply send a nice little note reminding them that the Tooth Fairy is counting on their shiny teeth.
Your child is only young once. The Tooth Fairy notes for your child encouraging them to keep their teeth brushed will make fun memories for you and your child for years to come. Take the opportunity to spread some Tooth Fairy magic and encourage your child to brush at the same time.
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