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Dental care in children: Dental floss
Although brushing is the focal point of your child's daily dental routine, flossing is very important. Flossing helps remove food particles and plaque that build up between your teeth and the gum line where the brush does not normally reach. Incorporating brushing into your child's routine dental care should begin as soon as the teeth are in contact with each other. Establishing healthy habits early is very important for good dental practices.
Create a progress calendar
Flossing Girl - Photo: Getty Images
Most children love having a visual reference to their achievements. One creative way to show the accomplishments of your child's dental care routine is to create a progress calendar. Create a calendar that you can hang in the bathroom and let your child stick a sticker on it every day after flossing. To make this task even more exciting, offer a prize for an entire month of stickers; a night of movies, or going to bed later are good reasons.
Lead with example
The best way to emphasize the importance of dental floss is to make sure that it is part of your daily dental care routine. Flossing in front of your child helps to emphasize the need to practice healthy oral hygiene habits. Remember, the skills you incorporate into your child's dental care routine today will last for a lifetime.
Consider friendly dental floss options
Most dentists recommend using a 45-cm piece of yarn to clean your teeth properly. However, for smaller hands, this can be difficult. Dental flossers for children, also called Kid Flossers, are a good way to introduce your child to dental floss because they are much easier to handle with small hands. Kid Flossers are available in a variety of colors and styles.
Have Fun
The routine of flossing from an obligation to a fun event can make it a pleasurable experience for your child. Invent a story about the filthy and evil bacteria that live in your mouth and what the incredible flossing hero comes to save the day. This will allow your child to have fun while focusing on this important activity.
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