5 Child-Friendly Products to Encourage Good Oral Hygiene At Home

Research tells us that children are more prone to cavities than adults. As much as 42 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 11 have cavities, and some children are at a greater risk than others. One way to help your child prevent cavities and oral health problems is to get serious about their oral hygiene habits at home. Thankfully, there’s a brand-new world of ever-evolving, sometimes tech-savvy, products to help kids take better care of their teeth.

1. Children’s Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes really do take the effort out of brushing, and there are so many available now that are geared toward kids. These kid-friendly toothbrushes can have all kinds of fun functions, such as an integrated timer, interchangeable character handles, and more.

2. Musical Toothbrushes

You may normally stand with an eye on your watch to time those two minutes of brushing time carefully, but what if a toothbrush could do this for you and for your child. You can now find musical toothbrushes that will play a two-minute song with the push of a button, so your child knows exactly when they should stop brushing.

3. Color-Changing Mouthwash

Swish-swish, gargle, and spit—but imagine a kid-friendly mouthwash that tinted dirty spots on the teeth a funky color like pink or blue. This is exactly what color-changing mouthwash can do, and kids absolutely love it. As an added advantage, these mouthwashes can come in fun flavors.

4. Fun-Flavored Toothpaste

Some kids refuse to brush because they despise the flavor of toothpaste. These days, you can find every flavor imaginable, from bubble gum to berry. Experiment with some of the many flavors of child-geared toothpaste out there until you find one your youngster won’t mind.

5. Kids’ Character Flossers

Even adults can dread flossing their teeth, even though it is such a small chore. You can take the hum-drum out of daily flossing with kids by investing in some adorable character flosses. These pre-threaded flossers usually have larger handles (easier to grasp with small hands) that are decked out with fun characters.

Let’s Work Together for Good Oral Health for Your Child

At the Evanko Dental Group of Medina, we care just as much about healthy smiles for kids as concerned parents. Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment for your child. We will build a comprehensive care plan with your help to ensure that precious smile is as perfect as it should be.