{"id":418,"date":"2019-01-24T09:15:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T09:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2019-01-23T20:01:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T20:01:13","slug":"how-to-make-your-child-start-brushing-with-your-childrens-dentist-in-el-reno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-child-start-brushing-with-your-childrens-dentist-in-el-reno\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Child Start Brushing with Your Children\u2019s Dentist in El Reno"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_161480911__1547732137_51740-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_161480911__1547732137_51740-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_161480911__1547732137_51740-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_161480911__1547732137_51740.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While parents can have\nany number of New Year\u2019s Resolutions, by far one of the most common is, \u201cI am going\nto get my child to brush their teeth consistently!\u201d Diligent oral homecare is\nessential to not only avoiding cavities,\nbut ensuring that your child has a confident smile they\u2019re always proud to show\noff. Of course, getting them to clean their teeth every day can often be a\nstruggle. Fortunately, your children\u2019s dentist in El Reno has a few easy tips\nthat should jumpstart your little one\u2019s dental routine for 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set a good example <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you brush and floss your own teeth every morning and\nnight? Young children tend to copy what they see, so if you\u2019re taking great\ncare of your teeth, this will make them more likely to follow suit. If your\nchild never actually <em>sees <\/em>you\ncleaning your teeth, try brushing and flossing <em>with <\/em>them. This will turn dental care into a family activity, and\nif you can get multiple family members to do it at the same time, then your\nchild will be much more likely to brush without a fight as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Turn it into a game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little fun never hurt, right? Rather than making dental\ncare a chore, you can turn it into something to look forward to with a little\ncreativity. There are a variety of free apps on your phone where your child can\nbrush alongside a cartoon character, and there are others that help track how\nconsistently they\u2019re cleaning their teeth. Just like a video game, you can give\nthem \u201cachievements\u201d for brushing every day for a week, a month, and so on. This\nwill motivate them to keep up the habit so they can \u201cunlock\u201d whatever the next\nreward might be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s Dental Health Month is actually February, and\nrather than let it pass by unnoticed, try to turn it into an important event in\nyour household. Decorate, create fun traditions, and generally make a big deal\nout of your child\u2019s dental health. This will create excitement with the added\nbonus of making your child think about their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also the perfect time to schedule an appointment\nwith their dentist. They\u2019ll not only receive a professional cleaning and oral\nexam, but you\u2019ll both have the chance to ask their dentist questions about how\nto improve their oral care routine. Sometimes, simply talking to an adult who\nisn\u2019t a parent or teacher is enough to make an idea \u201cclick\u201d in a child\u2019s head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If getting your child to clean their teeth is a daily battle,\nthen these tips should help add some joy to what has been a source of stress.\nChildren are always ready to have fun, and it won\u2019t matter to them if it\ninvolves brushing their teeth or not! After a while, the habit will be\ningrained into their nightly routine, and you\u2019ll have one less thing to worry\nabout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a> is a family,\nrestorative, and cosmetic dentist who currently practices at El Reno Family\nDentistry. He loves serving growing smiles, and if you need a little help\ngetting your child to take care of their teeth at home, he\u2019s always ready to\noffer tips and advice. To get in touch with Dr. Cohlmia, he can be contacted\nthrough his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While parents can have any number of New Year\u2019s Resolutions, by far one of the most common is, \u201cI am going to get my child to brush their teeth consistently!\u201d Diligent oral homecare is essential to not only avoiding cavities, but ensuring that your child has a confident smile they\u2019re always proud to show off. 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