It’s February now, so the new year is clearly underway. That said, children may not feel like they have much to do this month. These twenty-eight days, after all, are known for romance and groundhogs. Still, the truth is that February is also Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s thus the perfect time to help your kiddies improve their oral hygiene and smiles. Luckily, your local dentist is here to assist. Read on, then, to learn four oral health products that’ll excite your kids about cleaning their teeth and gums.
Sparkly Toothpaste
If your kids usually use plain blue or green toothpaste, they may think brushing is tedious. However, you can change that situation.
The next time you go grocery shopping, consider buying colorful and sparkly toothpaste. With its crazy appearance and delicious flavor, the product makes kids interested in brushing. Just remember that they’ll have to switch to regular toothpaste as they grow older. Hopefully, a fun, alternative toothpaste will encourage better teeth cleaning while they’re still young.
Electric Toothbrushes
Many tykes love messing with gadgets and gizmos. That being the case, give your own some electric toothbrushes.
You can find various kid-friendly electric brushes at your supermarket or pharmacy. Some light up or play songs, while others have timers to ensure a good brush time. Whatever kind you choose, it’ll likely reduce more plaque than an ordinary toothbrush and catch your child’s attention.
Festive Mouthwash
Often enough, children like rinsing more than brushing or flossing. Try to take advantage of that fact, then, by giving them a showy mouthwash to use.
Plenty of examples exist for this sort of product. A few feature Marvel superheroes or a well-known Disney character on the bottle. The mouthwash itself could even come in a fun color like pink. Just make sure the brand you pick, though, doesn’t contain alcohol.
Eye-Catching Flossers
Flossing can feel like a chore for adults, let alone children. Even so, you could remedy things by switching out the regular dental floss.
As it happens, manufacturers have created fun, disposable flossers in all shapes and sizes. For example, there are child-friendly brands shaped like dinosaurs! Plus, many of these child-intended flossers most flossers use fun flavors, making them more enjoyable.
Don’t let this February be a drag for your little ones. Instead, consider gifting them the oral health products above. That way, they can genuinely celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month!
About the Author
Dr. Bruce E. Carter is a dentist in Lawrenceville, GA, having earned his DDM from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry. Thanks to his post-graduate training and pursuit of continuing education, he’s very well-versed in many dental treatments. Whether you need a simple checkup, a crown, or even a tooth replacement, you can count on him for the job! Dr. Carter currently practices at Transforming Smiles and is reachable at his website or by phone at (770)-995-7616.