How to Keep Your Children Brushing Their Teeth

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that your child can reach the sink .

   Have a small footstool available, if necessary.
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   Step 2: Give smaller children interesting or fun brushes.

   How about one with their favorite character on it, like Barbie, Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny, Hello Kitty, Tommy Pickles or Spongebob Squarepants? , Also include that with a character.
   
   Their care for their teeth today will reflect tomorrow.
   
   Be sure to show them how to brush and floss. , Children respond to rewards, but don't overdo it, since teeth brushing is just something that has to be done, and it would be hard to give rewards every time. , Children are usually interested in electronics, and a timer may keep them amused. , If not, brush again.
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   Step 3: Buy your child or children their own small tube of toothpaste in a tasty flavor

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   Step 4: plus their own small dental floss

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   Step 5: in a flavor of their choice.

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   Step 6: Make it seem worthwhile for them to brush

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   Step 7: such as getting to pick an extra story to read before bedtime

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   Step 8: or playing their favorite board game.

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   Step 9: Keep a timer near to ensure that your child is brushing long enough.

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    Step 10: Remember after brushing

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    Step 11: ask them if their teeth feel clean and have them "double check" with their tongue.

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