{"id":524,"date":"2023-03-12T03:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T03:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=524"},"modified":"2023-04-28T02:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T02:42:42","slug":"how-to-get-kids-excited-about-dental-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/how-to-get-kids-excited-about-dental-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Kids Excited about Dental Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_264247192__1682649521_57415.jpg\" alt=\"portrait of a kid brushing their teeth\" class=\"wp-image-525\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_264247192__1682649521_57415.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_264247192__1682649521_57415-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_264247192__1682649521_57415-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important parts of parenthood is helping your child form habits that will aid them through the rest of their life, and a great example of that is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental hygiene<\/a>. Kids often struggle with brushing and flossing consistently, and even more so with doing those things properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to help your child smile bright for the rest of their lives, there are some things that you can do that can make them excited to care for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do it Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kids pick up a lot from the things you say, but even more from what they see you do. That being the case, you may want to make dental hygiene something you can do together with your kids. You can model getting excited about getting nice and clean, which will hopefully rub off on your kids. You may even better your own oral health as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk About Its Importance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to help your child understand, as much as possible, how important it is to take care of their oral health. You\u2019d be surprised how many people don\u2019t understand the problems that plaque build-up can cause, even well into adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where a good dentist can be enormously helpful; children\u2019s dentists are experts at being able to explain complicated concepts in a way that children will understand. If you aren\u2019t already, start taking your child to regular dental appointments to build a solid foundation early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reward Good Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the time, children have a hard time understanding or prioritizing long-term rewards. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to make dental care immediately rewarding for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you might use a sticker chart where your child earns a sticker every time they floss, or when they manage to brush their teeth for two full minutes. They can then trade these stickers for a prize, like a toy that they\u2019ve wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping those things in mind, you can help your child start healthy hygiene habits that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist, we know that the dental care that your child receives forms the foundation of their oral health for the rest of their lives\u2014that\u2019s why we work hard to make every visit to our office as comfortable and educational as possible. 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