4 ways to make brushing teeth easy with kids
Do you have trouble getting your kids to brush their teeth? Watch HCF Dentist Dr Chris Ho share his top tips for making kids’ teeth-brushing time a more positive experience.
TRANSCRIPT
Dr Chris Ho: I’m Chris, a dentist at HCF Dental Centre in the Sydney CBD.
[TIP 1 LEAD BY EXAMPLE]
Dr Chris Ho: Lead by example. It is important to start a child’s routine early. Make it fun for the children and not like a chore.
[TIP 2 TAKE A SEAT]
Dr Chris Ho: Take a seat. All parents are to be seated when they try to brush their kids’ teeth because, one, they get a clearer view, two, better lighting and three, they’re at their level, so therefore they don’t feel as threatened.
[TIP 3 GO ELECTRIC]
Dr Chris Ho: Go electric. I recommend an electric toothbrush for children because one, they’ve all got a timer on it, which is important, and two, it makes it fun for them. Most kids’ toothbrushes will have cartoons or play music so therefore it keeps them engaged.
[TIP 4 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PASTE]
Dr Chris Ho: Avoid adult toothpaste. I recommend kids under the age of 6 to use a kid’s toothpaste. They taste a lot better, lower fluoride content, so it’s safer for them to ingest as well.
