No matter the age of the patient, we understand that a visit to the dentist doesn’t tend to rank at the top of their favorite activities. And it can be particularly hard to get little ones excited about taking care of their teeth. In this post, we’ll cover some tips that will help make tooth care fun for even the most reluctant children.

Choose the Right Dentist

Your child will never enjoy oral care if they dread trips to their dentist’s office. Here at Middletown Commons Family Dental, we strive to create an atmosphere that’s both adult and kid-friendly. With great amenities, including iPads stocked full of games, your child may even look forward to coming to our office!

Make Brushing Fun

Speaking of games, one way to make at-home care more interesting for your kid is to make a game out of it. Sticker charts or jars filled with tokens like beans can encourage your child to brush for the full two minutes. Reward them with a prize when they complete the task for a full month straight.

Turn on the Tunes

Music makes everything better. With smartphones, it’s super easy to add music into any daily routine, even tooth brushing. Choose a song that will make brushing and flossing fun for your little one, and will keep them engaged while they do it. There are even some YouTube videos specifically designed to encourage brushing.

Brush with Them

Kids will often enjoy brushing and flossing more if you’re doing it along with them. An extra plus of combining your routine? It will allow your child to learn excellent oral hygiene habits from you while you stress the importance of oral care to them at an early age.

Choose the Right Products

As long as they are dentist-approved, kids’ products are absolutely safe and effective. While wacky colors and flavors may sound strange to you, they’ll likely make the brushing process more exciting and fun for your child.

Quality Care for All Ages in Louisville, KY

Hopefully these ideas will help you to succeed in engaging your child in great dental practices. Are your family’s preventive dental visits on the books for 2021? Just give us a call to confirm or schedule your appointments. You can also request a visit by clicking the link below.