{"id":285,"date":"2017-06-15T16:58:02","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T16:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/?p=285"},"modified":"2025-02-24T20:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T20:14:32","slug":"childrens-dentist-in-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/childrens-dentist-in-lincoln\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Dentist Offers Tips to Help Your Child Have Good Dental Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_107843683__1504630584_45108-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"father and son brushing teeth\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_107843683__1504630584_45108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_107843683__1504630584_45108.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether they\u2019re chowing down on raisin pie or munching on their favorite candy bar, kids are all about sugar \u2014 which is one of the reasons why it\u2019s so important to teach them good dental habits. If you don\u2019t instill in your kids from an early age how vital it is to take care of their pearly whites, they may end up suffering from tooth decay and other issues that lead to costly and unpleasant dental procedures. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentist in Lincoln<\/a> offers some tips to help your kids adopt a fantastic oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set the Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell your kids, \u201cDo as I say and not as I do,\u201d but that is unlikely to work. They need to see you taking care of your own teeth. Let them see you brush your teeth every morning and evening, floss daily, and rinse with a fluoride-containing mouthwash. Also, when it\u2019s time for your twice-yearly visits to your Lincoln dentist, don\u2019t complain or express any fears you might have. Children naturally want to be just like mom and dad, so your actions can go miles toward encouraging them to have the healthiest smiles possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make It Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids think that brushing their teeth is boring, it\u2019s time to switch things up a bit! Here are a few ideas to put a little more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/basics\/brushing-and-flossing\/article\/simple-ways-to-make-brushing-teeth-fun-1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pizzazz into the daily oral health routine<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn brushing time into story time. You might pretend that the toothbrush is a valiant hero out to vanquish a dreadful villain \u2014 that is, tooth plaque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use high-tech gadgets. Electric toothbrushes make brushing easier and more fun. You might also switch out traditional floss in favor of a water flosser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enlist help. If your little ones don\u2019t want your help brushing their teeth but they\u2019re not old enough to do it thoroughly on their own, use a sock puppet with a dentist persona to get the job done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gross Them Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like a little dose of fear to encourage your kids to take care of their teeth. Use pictures and videos to show them what happens when oral hygiene falls by the wayside. You could use photos of rotted teeth, or you could search for animated videos that show what bacteria does when it is left to gather unhindered on teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another idea is to use a product that stains plaque on teeth. These tablets or liquids highlight spots in the mouth that have plaque, and when your kids get a glimpse of all the grossness going on in there, they\u2019re bound to be more enthusiastic about brushing and flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your children to grow up to have teeth that last a lifetime, so do all you can to help them adopt good dental habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctors at Williamsburg Dental take pride in helping children and their parents achieve beautiful, healthy, and functional smiles. They offer general dentistry services as well as more specialized services in order to provide comprehensive dental care. If it\u2019s time for your child\u2019s next visit to the dentist, or you just have questions or concerns about your child\u2019s oral health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">contact the office via the website<\/a> or by phone at 402-420-2222.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether they\u2019re chowing down on raisin pie or munching on their favorite candy bar, kids are all about sugar \u2014 which is one of the reasons why it\u2019s so important to teach them good dental habits. 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