Dental Hygiene Essentials

 Keeping your children’s teeth healthy is a top priority. Partnering with Dr. John Graneto and the team at Kidz Connextion in Phoenix, AZ is a great step at promoting good dental hygiene and habits in your kids from an early age.

 

Dental Hygiene Essentials

One of the first steps to take in promoting dental hygiene is to ensure you have the necessary supplies on hand. These include an age-appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. When your children are old enough – usually around the age of six – you can add mouthwash to the list.

 

Dental Hygiene Tips and Recommendations From Your Phoenix, AZ Dentist

Purchasing these items and having them on hand is just one part of the equation. Getting your child to use them willingly is an entirely different story. However, Dr. Graneto and the team at Kidz Connextion have a few tips and tricks to help.

Take Your Kids Shopping With You

Children tend to get a little more excited about using things that they pick out. Instead of going shopping for them, let them go with you. Allow them to pick out their favorite toothbrush and choose the flavor of toothpaste they want to use. They’ll be more likely to willingly use bubble gum flavored toothpaste than a minty one.

Make It Easy

No one wants to do anything that’s too difficult. Flossing with traditional floss can be a bit tricky – especially for younger children. Make it easier for them by purchasing child-size flossers. Instead of having to worry about wrapping floss around their little fingers, they can just pick the yucky stuff out from between their teeth in a few seconds.

Also, be sure that their toothbrush is the right size for their mouth. Having one that’s too large can keep them from getting every spot. Steps like these not only make it easier but also help them do a better job.

Make It Fun

Proper dental hygiene requires brushing for two full minutes. This can seem endless and absolutely boring to a child. Try making it fun by using a brushing app or finding a two-minute video clip that they can enjoy. You might also use a chart and stickers for rewards.

 

 

For additional dental hygiene tips and recommendations or for a dental check-up, schedule an appointment with Dr. Graneto at Kidz Connextion in Phoenix, AZ by texting (623) 232-0749 for the N. 75th Avenue location, (480) 666-5984 for the N. 24th Street office, or (480) 405-4714 for the Baseline Road location.