Monday, April 13, 2009

Dental care in children

Adults often neglect the advice handed down by their guardians or even doctors. Expecting children to follow rules and advice is expecting too much. To some extent, it is unfair too. Instead of dictating terms to them, lead by example. Children watch your actions closely and follow what you do. If you are ignoring dental care, they will too.

Apart from setting an example for kids, here are some tips to take care of their dental health:

  • Make brushing a fun activity by playing her favorite music when your child brushes. If possible, brush your teeth at the same time as your child. She will follow you and also enjoy being just like you.
  • Make sure your child does not swallow the toothpaste. Explain to her that it is not a food and that it is supposed to be spit out.
  • Do not just ask your child to bite into fruits etc. Eat along with her. Make eating fruits interesting by cutting them into funny shapes.
  • Take your child to the pedodontist for regular check-ups. Also, do not ignore any of her complains about toothache, discomfort etc.

Get out of bed forcing a smile. You may not smile because you are cheerful;
but if you will force yourself to smile you’ll be cheerful because you smile.
- Kenneth Goode

4 comments:

  1. Children teeth are very sensitive so should look after our children teeth.
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  4. It is very helpful nice information for child dental. It is also help for the treatment of teeth. Thanks for sharing.

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