{"id":481,"date":"2023-05-30T06:01:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T06:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=481"},"modified":"2023-07-06T06:02:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T06:02:17","slug":"3-things-you-can-do-to-make-dental-hygiene-more-fun-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/3-things-you-can-do-to-make-dental-hygiene-more-fun-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Can Do to Make Dental Hygiene More Fun for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"child brushing their teeth with their parents\" class=\"wp-image-482\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_283354150-5-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you\u2019re probably used to doing plenty of things for your child, and dental care is likely one of them. It\u2019s typical for parents to spend the first few years of life brushing their child\u2019s teeth for them, but eventually, the time comes when they have to take care of their own teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This often presents a fairly big challenge. You can lead a horse to water, but making them drink is a whole different story. If you\u2019re interested in getting your kids to take charge of their dental hygiene, here are a few things you can do to make that prospect more appealing to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Them a Toothbrush that Makes Brushing Easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any important task, it\u2019s good to go into the job with the right equipment. In the case of dental hygiene, that means getting your child a toothbrush that will make things engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, electric toothbrushes are a little bit easier for kids to use than manual ones. Studies have shown that they clean much more effectively than the traditional variety, which is perfect for young kids without fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s part of why there are so many electric toothbrushes designed specifically for kids. Many of them even can connect to a phone to allow your kids to play games while brushing, making it even more investing for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Do it Together With Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it doesn\u2019t always feel this way, there\u2019s nothing that your kids love more than you. While you won\u2019t be brushing their teeth anymore, it\u2019s important that they don\u2019t lose that quality time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to brush your teeth just as much as your child does, so why not make it something you do together? You can show them proper ways to brush each day, and make dental hygiene into a bonding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Turn it Into a Concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love to sing and dance, so you could try coming up with a song with your child to make dental hygiene more investing. This has the advantage of making brushing into a bit of a ritual, and much more fun while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Capron Park Dental, you can get all the benefits of an experienced dental team in an environment that will make them feel completely at home. When you\u2019re here, you\u2019ll never have to feel like you\u2019re just another name and number\u2014you\u2019ll find caring professionals who will do whatever they can to ensure that you\u2019re getting the highest level of dental care possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about kids\u2019 dental care, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (508) 222-5950.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you\u2019re probably used to doing plenty of things for your child, and dental care is likely one of them. It\u2019s typical for parents to spend the first few years of life brushing their child\u2019s teeth for them, but eventually, the time comes when they have to take care of their own teeth. 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