While cool cartoon character toothbrushes and sparkly toothpastes can help get kids to brush their teeth, flossing can sometimes be a battle. Here are some ways to encourage your children to floss each day:
Floss as a family. When your kids see you floss you’re creating healthy oral hygiene habits.
Incentivise. Consider making a flossing chart. Every time your child flosses mark it on the chart with a sticker. At the end of the week, if they flossed each day, consider a reward of an extra story, a fun family outing, or a special meal.
Sing or tell stories. Think about making up a silly song about flossing or creating a story with a flossing superhero. Your kids will be so busy listening that they’ll forget that they’re flossing at the same time.
Need to brush up on flossing techniques? We’ll be happy to show you at your next appointment!
