Music makes everything better – use it to your advantage when teaching your child how to brush by:
However you incorporate music into their brushing routine, make your child an integral part of the performance. Make a brushing show with your child starring as the superstar on stage! The more fun they have, the more they'll want to brush their pearly whites.
Fun fact: similar to teeth, eggshells are packed with calcium. These mini science experiments use hard-boiled eggs to show your child how fluoride and food acids impact teeth:
Board games provide classic fun for the whole family. Turning them into fun teeth games is easy! Create a DIY game about children's oral health curiosity by following these steps:
1. Gather two dice, hourglass timers, flashcards, a large sheet of construction paper, and a pencil.
2. Write the question and answer of interesting and little-known dental trivia on the flashcards.
3. Create a path of squares in a dental-themed shape (smile, toothbrush, the tooth fairy, etc.).
4. Roll the dice, move to the corresponding square, and answer a question.
5. Get the question right and keep moving along.
The player who lands on the last square and answers the question correctly is your dental trivia winner.
Whether you make them yourself or purchase in the app store, these options help make going to the dentist fun and not frightening:
By engaging your child with games and activities, you'll create fun memories together and inspire them to take responsibility for their oral health – and isn't that any parent's dental health dream?
Oral Care Center articles are reviewed by an oral health medical professional. This information is for educational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist, physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
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