You’re trying to teach your children about the importance of practicing excellent oral hygiene, but let’s be honest. It can be difficult to convince energy-filled children to get excited about keeping their teeth healthy. After all, an oral hygiene routine isn’t usually considered a fun activity. Fortunately, there are all sorts of products on the market to help make it easier for kids to stay on top of their dental health. What better way is there to celebrate Children’s Dental Hygiene Month? A children’s dentist in Collinsville lists a few of them.
Waterpik Water Flosser
Generally, Waterpiks are thought of as a tool for adults to use. However, they can help to benefit the smiles of children as well. It can be especially helpful for kids who are going through orthodontic treatment for a straighter smile, or kids who have been struggling with interproximal cavities, or cavities between the teeth. In order to make it more exciting for your little one, it even includes stickers. This way, they can decorate it to express their one-of-a-kind personality.
GumChucks
Flossing is an important step when it comes to maintaining excellent oral health. However, this is a step that many people, including adults, fail to incorporate in their dental hygiene regimen. Some kids can find it difficult to reach all of the tough spots in their mouth when they floss as well. GumChucks are a product that can help. This dental tool looks like miniature nunchucks and is a two-handled flossing system with disposable flossing tips. This may make it easier for your child to floss thoroughly while making the dentist-recommended ‘c-shape.’
Electric Toothbrushes
While it is absolutely possible for anyone to maintain a healthy smile using proper technique and a manual brush, many children and adults have more success with an electric toothbrush. They help patients to remove more plaque and many of them even include built-in timers to help your child to know how long they need to brush.
BrushyBall
To make brushing more fun for your younger children, you could consider BrushyBall. This is a bright-yellow, animated brushing coach that will walk your kids though a ‘follow the leader’ game. Having a fun interactive game to play when brushing may be just what your child needs to get motivated.
Brushing may not be super exciting on its own, but with these dental products, your child is in for a more fun and effective oral hygiene routine. This way, they are a step closer to maintaining a happy, healthy smile!
About the Author
Dr. Michael Lavinder is an experienced dentist who has been working the field for more than 40 years. He earned his dental doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia and is committed to continuing education. Currently, he is a member of both the American Dental Association and Virginia Dental Association. To learn more about children’s preventive care or to schedule an appointment for your child, visit his website or call (276) 647-1494.