How To Get Your Toddler To Brush Their Teeth

Being a parent to a toddler can be really rewarding and very challenging at the same time; especially when it comes time to brush their teeth. If your child has a hard time brushing their teeth every morning and every night, then you may be begging your family dentist for some tips on what you can do. Even though this article isn't foolproof, it will give you some hopefully helpful tips on how you can get your little ones o brush their teeth. Ready to learn more? 

Get Books On Tooth Brushing

 For the most part, toddlers are very visual learners To really get them excited about brushing their teeth, try checking out some books at the library on tooth brushing. Then, read the books to them before you brush their teeth. When they see characters in the book brushing their teeth, then they may get excited to brush their own. 

Brush With Them

One thing that a lot of family dentists recommend is brushing your teeth with your toddler. When kids are really young they like to do everything their parents are doing. To get your child ready and excited about brushing their teeth, then take out your toothbrush and brush your teeth with them. 

Sing Songs

In addition to reading books about tooth brushing with your toddler, you can also make up fun songs about tooth brushing that you can sing while you're brushing teeth together. Kids love fun songs and so when you sing about brushing your teeth, it will get them really excited. 

Take Them To the Dentist

Getting your kids familiar with their teeth is another great way for them to get excited about brushing their teeth. Schedule a field trip with your family dentist and have them talk to your toddler about teeth, tooth brushing, and their oral health. Then see if your family dentist can give your child a new toothbrush that they can try out at home. 

Let Them Pick out a Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Try taking your little one to the store and let them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste. Similar to getting g a new toy, having a new toothbrush and toothpaste will help to get your little one excited about brushing their teeth. 

It can be hard to get your toddler to brush tier teeth but it won't always be that way. To help them learn to love brushing their teeth, use the tips listed in this article. 


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