{"id":130,"date":"2018-02-09T16:44:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T16:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2018-03-09T16:44:40","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T16:44:40","slug":"childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Children\u2019s Dentist Gives 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Kids\u2019 Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_136928820-300x218.jpeg\" alt=\"blonde haired boy brushing teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_136928820-300x218.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_136928820-768x559.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_136928820-1024x745.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Can you believe how fast February has rolled around again? It\u2019s National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month and you\u2019re eager to utilize this time to encourage your children to practice better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">oral hygiene<\/a> and become more engaged in their dental care. Your children\u2019s dentist applauds your efforts and suggests that you incorporate some fun activities into your family\u2019s routine to really get your little ones excited about their teeth. In addition, he has tips for teaching effective oral habits.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month?<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month is to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of oral wellness for little ones. The month-long observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.<\/p>\n<p>The theme for this year is, \u201cDefeat Monster Mouth.\u201d So your efforts to encourage your kiddos to adopt better oral habits will definitely help to accomplish this national goal.<\/p>\n<h2>5 Ways to Celebrate Your Kids\u2019 Oral Health<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buy New Toothbrushes <\/strong>\u2013 The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you buy new toothbrushes every three to four months, so it\u2019s great to make February a designated time to take your children to a local store to purchase replacements. By allowing your kiddos to pick out their favorite design or one with a cartoon character they like, you are indirectly generating excitement about practicing oral hygiene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Coloring Chart <\/strong>\u2013 The ADA also offers coloring pages and activities online that you can print and provide your children with a fun way to remind themselves to brush and floss their teeth. They can hang the chart in the bathroom to provide a constant reminder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do a Brushing Checkup <\/strong>\u2013 You can also make a fun event out of checking on how well your children are brushing their teeth by giving them rewards for compliance. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to remind them of what steps they should be taking to maintain the best oral hygiene habits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Show Them the Plaque <\/strong>\u2013 Some people say, \u201cShow me the money.\u201d Well for your little ones, you may need to show them the bad guys by using plaque-disclosing tablets. They leave colored spots where there is plaque, which provides an awesome way to give your kids a visual perspective of how important it is to maintain the right habits. They\u2019ll also have fun with looking into the mirror and seeing their strangely speckled teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule an Appointment with Your Dentist <\/strong>\u2013 National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month is also a great time to schedule an appointment with your family dentist, making it into a big event around your house, and creating anticipatory energy for your children. This is also a great way to get them accustomed to visiting the dentist so that this valuable habit will be engrained into their minds throughout their adult lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the great things about children is that they are so malleable, so just know that all of your efforts to encourage them to practice the best oral habits possible aren\u2019t in vain. Even if they fall a little short, just continue to encourage them to improve and offer rewards when they do.<\/p>\n<p>And if you have any other questions, just reach out to your family dentist in Blaine today and the staff will be glad to schedule appointments for the whole family!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Douglas Green earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and has since gone on to practice in the Minneapolis\/St. Paul area for the past 19 years. He offers comprehensive care for the entire family at Imagine Smiles and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe how fast February has rolled around again? 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