Did you know that a typical teeth brushing misses 75 percent of your mouth? That is why a full oral care routine of brushing, flossing and rinsing is essential to clean your teeth and mouth. What might be basic for adults, can be more difficult for children.
Well, now kids can keep their smiles shining and healthy with a simple, and fun smart rinse. The rinse provides 12-hour cavity protection and strengthens teeth 99% better than brushing alone. The rinse is simple because it pours out just enough for a daily rinse. It is fun because you can make a game out of it with your kids and there are cartoon characters ( PHINEAS AND FERB™ and BARBIE™) on some of the bottles. How do you make a game out of good oral hygiene?
Instead of struggling, get your kids to care about their teeth with tips and tricks, like these from Dr. Kaneta Lott, pediatric dentist and member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry:
Tips For Children’s Teeth Cleaning
· Show, don’t tell: Share the brushing, flossing and rinsing experience with your children as they are more likely to imitate behavior they see adults doing.
· Make oral care fun: Turn flossing into a funny-face contest or brushing into a game of “Simon says.”
· Reward healthy behavior: Offer rewards for achieving brushing, flossing and rinsing goals with stickers or prizes…who doesn’t love some praise every now and then?
Listerine Smart Rinse is a important oral care step for killing bacteria and reducing bad breath for those children six years and older.
Purchase: You can find the Listerine Smart Rinse in the oral care section of your local grocery or drug store nationwide. For more information, visit www.ListerineKids.com
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About Karissa
Lead by example!
I tell her if she doesn’t take care of her teeth, then she can’t go out! Around here, you have to be firm or they just ignore me.
My kids brush their teeth 2 times a day.. They use mouthwash also.. They are very good about it. Thanks for the giveaway
I believe in learning by example…and if you’re a good example, they will follow.
I let them choose a toothpaste flavor they like so they’ll want to brush their teeth.
Thanks!
I let my kids pick out their brushes, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
i have them brush every morning before school and at bedtime
i tell the kids do they want to look like their grandpa? he has dentures and does not wear them in the house.
brushing, flossing, rinsing, eating right and.going to dentist
Tell them it is a game, who has the most bubbles/foams from toothpaste wins!
I’ve found that having a fun timer in the bathroom and letting them set it themselves has been a great motivator. Simple but effective.
We don’t really have a problem with it because A, our kids are older, and B, it’s always been expected of them.
Thanks!
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I struggle to get my kids to brush on their own without me telling them to.
just remind them every day to brush
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My kids got in the habit from very young to always brush twice a day, they know their dad always has teeth problems. They do not want to have that also.
use fun toothbrushes with a child’s favorite characters.
That’s my daughter’s job now, but when the kids are with me, I always make sure they brush their teeth.
The trick is to make brushing part of the daily routine.
I buy a fun and colorful toothbrush and toothpaste that they like.
I Like To Scare Them By Telling Them “do you want all your teeth to fall out”
when our 4 year old grandson is over we always have him brush after eating a meal
I try to make sure they are brushing morning and evening and brushing along with them
I always let the read pamphlets on oral care and that always helped. Also made sure they brushed after meals and started flossing when they were young.
I remind them a lot to brush and I get some type of rinse for them. Thanks