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Did you know floss comes waxed and unwaxed, flavoured and plain, in a wide band and thin or thick? What kind of floss you use is not important, but using it is.
When brushing, make sure your child uses a pea size amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush. Larger amounts tend to be difficult for kids to handle by creating too much foam and overwhelming their mouth with toothpaste.
Keeping a floss and brushing chart in the bathroom is a good reminder for kids to brush and floss daily. Have your child use their favourite stickers to keep track of how many times they have brushed and flossed in a row. Use non-monetary incentives such as staying up later or an extra bedtime story.
You may use the attached chart or you can create one with your child.
Did you know floss comes waxed and unwaxed, flavoured and plain, in a wide band and thin or thick? What kind of floss you use is not important, but using it is. When brushing, make sure your child uses a pea size amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush. Larger amounts tend to be difficult for kids to handle by creating too much foam and overwhelming their mouth with toothpaste.
Keeping a floss and brushing chart in the bathroom is a good reminder for kids to brush and floss daily. Have your child use their favourite stickers to keep track of how many times they have brushed and flossed in a row. Use non-monetary incentives such as staying up later or an extra bedtime story.
You may use the attached chart or you can create one with your child.
