What comes easy to an adult will all but certainly not come easy to a child. This is particularly true when it comes to maintaining healthy habits such as brushing teeth. Parents with younger children are very familiar with the tribulations surrounding morning and night time brushing but are often unsuccessful in finding a way to improve their child’s experience day in and day out. Understanding that establishing this habit early will make the biggest difference in the long-term for their child’s oral health, parents are left wondering what they can do. At an early age, dentist involvement can lead to more fear than motivation for children. That said, fear can often be a great driving force for dental hygiene habits. Parents can start in the dentist office, then bring methods home to further reinforce the importance of brushing. For example, making brushing a family ritual that everyone participates in together during the morning and night. Creating this bonding moment can create lasting memories for a child, memories that will encourage healthy habits for their future. For more information on the ways in which you can help your child improve their dental hygiene and create lasting habits, check out the information found in the infographic accompanying this post.
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