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Our Brampton Dental Clinic Shares Tips to Help
Your Child Brush and Floss Better

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Most children view brushing and flossing as a
chore they want to get done as fast as possible.

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However, without monitoring by parents, children
are not getting large sections of plaque and food
particles removed from their teeth.

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Many children will only brush the front teeth on
the front side they can see in the mirror and
skip brushing their molars

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and the back side of their teeth. With flossing,
they follow a similar process and do the first
few teeth in the front and skip the rest.

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To help you child develop better brushing and
flossing habits, you will need to spend some time
with them.

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Many parents find it useful to turn the perceived
chore into a game instead, as it keeps their
childs interests longer and becomes something
fun to do.

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Tip 1 Let Your Child Select Their Own
ToothbrushGet your child involved in their
dental care by letting pick out their toothbrush.

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The toothbrush should fit easily into their small
hands and be easy to use. The only requirement is
to verify the toothbrush has soft bristles.

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Tip 2 Let Your Child Choose a Kid-Friendly
ToothpasteMost kids dislike the minty flavours
found in the toothpastes older kids and adults
use.

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Fortunately there is a wide array of flavours for
younger kids, from bubble gum to strawberry and
more. Just make sure whatever toothpaste they
select contains fluoride.

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Tip 3 Get Dental Flossers for Your
ChildDental flossers are pre-threaded and make
flossing much easier for children.

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They do not have to hold the dental floss in
between their fingers while trying to get it in
between the teeth.

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Tip 4 Play Dentist with Your ChildGet a
stuffed toy or doll that has teeth. Parents can
take on the role of the dental hygienist and talk
to the toy about the important of brushing.

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It is also beneficial to use a childrens
toothbrush (not the one your child uses), and
pretend to brush the toys teeth in small
circular motions and mention brushing the teeth
on the side,

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as well as on the back side of teeth. Let your
child get involved, too, and let them brush the
toys teeth and allow them to pretend to floss
the toys teeth.

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Tip 5 Use Plaque Disclosing TabletsThese
tablets help show areas of plaque on your childs
teeth.

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Your childs dentist may have them or can
recommended where you can find them. Most plaque
disclosing tablets are red and are chewable.

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However, they should not be swallowed. After
chewing on the tablet and swishing it around in
the mouth for about 30-seconds, the child should
spit it out.

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When they open their mouth, they will see pink to
red coloured spots on their teeth showing the
plaque, which can then become a game for them to
remove all the plaque from their teeth.

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For more tips to help you child brush and floss
better, or to schedule a regular preventative
visit for them or your entire family,

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please feel free to call Kennedy Square Dental at
[phone]. We are open 7-days a week, with
late evening and weekend appointments available.
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