{"id":264,"date":"2020-04-13T14:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2020-05-14T14:10:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T14:10:39","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-midland-routine-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/pediatric-dentist-in-midland-routine-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Help Your Child Maintain A Healthy Smile During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_245608762__1589464778_42584-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mother and child brushing teeth\" class=\"wp-image-265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_245608762__1589464778_42584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_245608762__1589464778_42584-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_245608762__1589464778_42584.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being cooped up at home has proven to\nthrow off the daily routine of many families. This has affected kids especially.\nBefore the big changes, you\u2019d wake them up, make sure their teeth are brushed, give\nthem a healthy breakfast, and get them on their way to school. Now you may find\nyourself struggling to get your children to stick to a routine that keeps up\ntheir oral hygiene. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">pediatric\ndentist in Midland<\/a> can give you some tips to stay on track and help your\nchildren maintain healthy smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Encourage My Kids to Maintain Healthy Eating Habits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Involvement:<\/strong> Cooking and baking healthy\nfoods with your children is a great activity. By allowing them to participate\nin the process, the outcome will be much more exciting. Not only will it\nprovide entertainment, but also a beautifully made dish. Who doesn\u2019t want to\ntry their own delicious meal?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Have family meals:<\/strong> While the hecticness\nof life can sometimes make this challenging, a family meal is the perfect time\nto be a role model for healthy eating. Your kids look up to you. When they see\nyou eating healthy, they will be more encouraged to follow suite.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stock up on healthy snacks:<\/strong> We all\nsometimes find ourselves reaching for sugary drinks and treats. Keeping a\nvariety of healthy snack options on hand gives your children more freedom in\nwhat they choose to eat and increases the likelihood that they will find\nsomething they enjoy. Try things like baby carrots, apple slices, or cheese\nsticks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In What Ways Can I Help My Kids Keep Up Their Dental Hygiene?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brush your teeth together:<\/strong> When your kids\nsee that brushing their teeth is something everyone does, they may be less\nresistant to do it themselves. Older siblings can help with this too. With some\ncreativity, you could even turn it into a game!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Find fun videos to watch while brushing:<\/strong>\nThis will give your child something to look forward to while they are keeping\ntheir teeth clean. This is also a great way to distract younger children while\nthey\u2019re having their teeth brushed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Use music:<\/strong> To ensure that your child is\nbrushing for long enough, playing their favorite song is a fun way to keep\ntrack of time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Let them pick their toothbrush and toothpaste:<\/strong>\nThere are a variety of different toothbrushes and toothpastes made especially\nfor children. Being able to choose their favorite character-themed toothbrush or a fun new\ntoothpaste flavor will make brushing more exciting!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rewarding good habits:<\/strong> Children are\nmotivated more by fun than they are by future consequences. When they are\nrewarded for their good habits, they have greater incentive to continue them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging dental hygiene and healthy options is important\nregardless of what methods work for your family. Getting into a healthy routine\nhelps to ensure that your kids develop strong and healthy smiles as they grow!\n(It may be a good idea <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nAt Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist, Dr. Weston Jones and\nDr. Thomas Youngblood are have extensive experience in pediatric dentistry and\npassionate about keeping young smiles healthy. Both are dedicated members of\nthe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and prioritize a relaxed and\nenjoyable experience for children of all ages. For more tips about oral hygiene,\nvisit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/\">website<\/a> or call\n(432) 520-5437.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being cooped up at home has proven to throw off the daily routine of many families. This has affected kids especially. Before the big changes, you\u2019d wake them up, make sure their teeth are brushed, give them a healthy breakfast, and get them on their way to school. 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