How To Make Dental Hygiene Fun For Children

Star Charts And Rewards

Star charts and rewards are very common when trying to get children to do weekly chores, and many parents find them quite effective. So why not apply this strategy to promoting fun and healthy dental hygiene? If you already have a system for chores in place, you can modify it to include giving your child a star when they brush their teeth at night. If you do not have a system, we suggest providing a star each time your child brushes their teeth when asked (without complaining) and reward them at the end of the week if they have reached enough stars. You may even want to give an extra star if your child takes the initiative and goes to brush their teeth when its bedtime without prompting.

Harnassing The Power Of The Tooth Fairy

Most children love the tooth fairy. She is magical, is she not? Glitter left in the room, perhaps a note as well. Of course, one of the best parts of the tooth fairy, for many children at least, is the dollar she leaves behind. Use the excitement and magic surrounding the tooth fairy to make dental hygiene fun. This works when parents say their children need to brush their teeth every night and even before they go to school if they want to keep their teeth pretty for the tooth fairy. Some parents may also want to hint to their child that they may get something extraordinary from the tooth fairy if they take good care of their teeth. Give it a shot next time you want your child to brush their teeth.