Anchor Family Dentistry

How to Make your Toddlers enjoy Brushing their teeth

Your toddler will be more likely to brush his/her teeth if you make the entire experience fun. I recommend  buying colorful power toothbrushes that'll do a lot of the cleanup work and mesmerize them with the noise it makes at the same time.

(Our office recognizes the importance of early oral hygiene, which is why we offer a complimentary power toothbrush with New Child Exams and Xrays)

 Regular toothbrushes can also be used if you prefer. It would help if your toddler is involved in the process of selecting their toothbrush. You could take them to the drugstore and let them choose their own toothbrush. Some feature cartoon characters on them that children love.

It is important to remember that children under 2 should not use fluoridated toothpaste. In addition, only a pea sized amount should be used when brushing their teeth.

If yours is a younger toddler, it works best to start brushing her teeth right away, even if she has only a few of them. This way dental hygiene becomes a part of your child's daily routine before she becomes the typically combative toddler afflicted with a case of the "no's." Also, make brushing a family activity; let your child watch you as you brush your own teeth, and remember to live it up. If you act as if brushing teeth is one of the most enjoyable things you do in your day, she may attack it with more gust