Cinergy Health Tips
Cinergy Health is here to help people maintain as healthy a family as possible. As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage couldn’t be truer than when it comes to good dental hygiene and proper oral care.
Good dental habits, like all habits, are best begun at a young age. So here are a few tips to getting your little ones to care for their dental health, so that their dental check-ups are positive experiences, and that they have strong, healthy teeth for many, many years to come.
One of the keys to good oral hygiene is regular, proper teeth brushing sessions. But our children are notoriously prone to not wanting to brush for any length of time longer than the amount of time it takes to put the toothpaste on the brush. Here are a few tips to getting those impatient young ones to go the distance when it comes to brushing.
1. Use music to maintain interest. Play your child’s favorite song while he is brushing. He will have fun brushing to the rhythm of the song, and will continue until the song is done, having a great time all the while.
2. Use a kitchen timer to create a contest-like feeling. Kids love to compete. Set the timer for three minutes, and tell your child she wins if she can continue brushing until after the timer rings. If the timer is not enough of an incentive, a parent or older sibling can join in the fun.
3. The best way to teach is by setting an example. Show your children how you brush your own teeth. If you are not sure yourself of the proper way to brush, check on-line for explanations and videos of how to best brush your teeth. Sharing this information with your children and implementing it yourself will work better than any lecture you could give.
4. Maybe your child doesn’t like how the family toothpaste tastes. Try another type that your child might like better. If the taste is really great, you might even see your child running to the bathroom to brush at least twice a day.
Cinergy Health is happy to recommend some helpful hints to keep you and your children’s smiles brighter, and your dental health as good as possible.
