How To Make Dental Hygiene Fun For Children

Star Charts And Rewards

Star charts and rewards are very common when trying to get children to do weekly chores, and many parents find them quite effective. So why not apply this strategy to promoting fun and healthy dental hygiene? If you already have a system for chores in place, you can modify it to include giving your child a star when they brush their teeth at night. If you do not have a system, we suggest providing a star each time your child brushes their teeth when asked (without complaining) and reward them at the end of the week if they have reached enough stars. You may even want to give an extra star if your child takes the initiative and goes to brush their teeth when its bedtime without prompting.

It’s no secret children love the tooth fairy. So harnessing her power is yet another way to make dental hygiene fun for children. Continue reading for the details.