Good dental health and good dental habits start in childhood. Make practicing oral hygiene fun even at the first tooth!
- First and foremost, lead by example. Make sure your children see you taking good care of your teeth. Brush your teeth with your children morning and night to emphasize the importance of lifelong oral hygiene.
- Choose fun toothbrushes and toothpaste geared toward children and even let your kids choose their dental products. And, don’t forget the easy flossers designed for little hands.
- Make brushing and flossing a game. Use a timer or play a song to encourage kids to brush for two full minutes. Create a reward chart to recognize consistent brushing and flossing. There are even apps, such as United Concordia Dental’s Chomper Chums app, that are interactive and make dental care more fun. Chomper Chums can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- And, don’t forget regular dental check-ups that will not only keep your kids’ teeth healthy but will also make your kids more comfortable with visiting a dental provider.
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on your United Concordia Dental benefits.