Tips For Getting Kids to Brush Their Teeth

1 Get the Whole Household Involved

When your child is brushing, go right in there with them and be a brushing role model. If your child sees you brushing your teeth alongside them, they'll have a great example of why they should stick with this healthy habit.

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2 Have Great-Tasting Toothpaste on Hand

Some children may be thrown off by the taste of traditional mint toothpaste. Thankfully, brands such as Hello have created toothpastes featuring some of children's favorites flavors. Hello's toddler and children's pastes come in a number of delicious options, including watermelon, bubblegum, raspberry, and apple.

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3 Make Brushing Fun

According to the American Dental Association, you should brush your teeth twice a day, two minutes each time. It's important to make these four minutes fun, so don't just stand there and watch. Instead, a good idea is to set a timer, such as Disney's Magic Timer by Oral B App, dance around, and get to brushing. If brushing is made to be a fun activity, your child may find more of an incentive to stick to it.

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4 Allow Your Child to Pick Out Their Own Toothbrush

There are so many different character toothbrushes available today that can help keep your child motivated and excited to brush, including these Avengers ones from Oral-B ($3). By allowing your child to pick out their own toothbrush, either via online or in-store, you're further involving them in the oral hygiene experience.

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5 Make It a Habit

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Make sure when you're teaching your child how to brush, you stick to a routine, brushing once in the morning and once at night before bed. Over time, this will be a built-in part of your child's everyday life, becoming a healthy, easy-to-remember habit.

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