{"id":204,"date":"2019-08-20T17:41:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2019-09-11T17:53:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T17:53:46","slug":"handy-guide-teaching-children-brush-teeth-midland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/handy-guide-teaching-children-brush-teeth-midland\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy Guide to Teaching Children to Brush Their Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/rsz_adobestock_89543252-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young child smiling \" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/rsz_adobestock_89543252-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/rsz_adobestock_89543252-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/rsz_adobestock_89543252-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Potty-training young children \u2013 and finally being able to stop buying diapers! \u2013 is often a big milestone for many families. Similarly, teaching a child how to clean their own teeth is an important part of them growing up. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children ages 6 to 19, so educating kids on how to properly brush and floss is critical. You can set your children up for a lifetime of excellent oral health by following the guidance below from a pediatric dentist in Midland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Brushing Tips for Kids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between ages 6 to 8, children can usually begin to brush their teeth on their own. Since you have been helping them maintain a healthy smile up to this point, they may need guidance on how to properly clean their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can teach your son or daughter how to brush by sharing these tips: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tip 1:<\/strong> First, your child should hold\ntheir soft-bristled toothbrush at a 45-degree angle when brushing. <\/li><li><strong>Tip 2<\/strong>: Teach your child to gently brush\nusing short back-and-forth strokes along the teeth and gums. <\/li><li><strong>Tip 3:<\/strong> Emphasize to your child that they\nshould brush every side of their teeth \u2013 the inner, outer and chewing surfaces.\n&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Tip 4<\/strong>: Last but not least, kids should\nalso brush their tongues to remove bacteria on the surface.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Help Your Child Floss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing may be a bit trickier for your child to learn and\nmaster. Here are some tips on how to clean in between your child\u2019s teeth until they\nare ready to do it on their own: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Hold a short length of floss between your thumb and index finger. You can wrap the floss around your fingers at each end for better control. <\/li><li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Using gentle pressure, insert the floss between your child\u2019s teeth. Adjust the floss into a \u2018C\u2019 shape curve around a tooth and slide it up and down. Be sure to slide the floss under the gumline, where tiny food particles can become trapped. <\/li><li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each individual tooth. Use a new section of floss for each tooth to avoid reinserting the bits of food and plaque you have already removed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Regular Dental Checkups are Important for Kids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to teaching good oral hygiene habits at home, regularly\nvisiting a pediatric dentist in Midland is critical to keeping your children\nsmiling and cavity-free. Here are a few reasons why: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Detect Issues Early On<\/strong> \u2013 Regular dental checkups ensure tooth decay and other issues are identified and treated early on, before they can worsen. <\/li><li><strong>Professional Teeth Cleaning <\/strong>\u2013 A professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist is the only way to remove hardened tartar that can accumulate in the hard-to-reach places in your child\u2019s mouth. <\/li><li><strong>Oral Health Education \u2013 <\/strong>A dental checkup is also a great opportunity for a dentist to share oral care tips with your kids and reinforce the brushing lessons you have been teaching them at home. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy smile begins at an early age!\nTalk to a pediatric dentist in Midland today for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\noral care<\/a> tips for your children \u2013 and yourself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist, parents can rest easy knowing\ntheir young children are in good hands with the experienced and friendly Dr. Weston\nJones and Dr. Thomas Youngblood. From filling cavities to preventive dental\ncheckups, the team at Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist delivers quality oral care to\nchildren of all ages. For more oral care tips for kids, visit the Midland Kid\u2019s\nDentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=midland%20dentists%20kids&amp;oq=midland+dentists+kids&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2j69i60l3.2471j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNRedXSodJD2htINRrLNUsXqr8A63g:1568222621463&amp;npsic=0&amp;rflfq=1&amp;rlha=0&amp;rllag=32026395,-102130703,1202&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;rldimm=13448961500999493777&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjsvZ_CpMnkAhUL11kKHStIDmoQvS4wAXoECAoQLw&amp;rldoc=1&amp;tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!2m1!1e16!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2\">(432) 520-5437<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Potty-training young children \u2013 and finally being able to stop buying diapers! \u2013 is often a big milestone for many families. 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