Encouraging Children to Brush
Oct 29th, 2008 by Dr. Kourosh Maddahi DDS
When helping to encourage older children to brush correctly, you may want to start a “reward program” when their teeth start gleaming.
“Carrots” or rewards are guaranteed to help the process. In other words, give them an incentive for doing the job and doing it right!
Remember, bacteria that causes tooth decay can get into the bloodstream, where they increase the risk of ulcers, pneumonia, digestive problems, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It’s the big picture as much as it is the pretty smile! With all that said…”Let’s get those kids brushing early!”
