Make Tooth Care Fun with Brushing Games!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Have a hard time getting your kids to brush their teeth?  These brushing games can help make brushing teeth a little bit more fun!

• Try a Digital Game - Get kids excited about brushing their teeth by letting them play games with their favorite characters that promote brushing.  This Spongebob Squarepants Cavity Crisis game lets kids work to brush Spongebob's teeth so that they don't fall out!

Play Spongebob Squarepants Cavity Crisis by clicking here.

• Play Their Favorite Song - Does your child have a favorite song?  Let them listen to their favorite song while they brush their teeth.  Pick a song that is close to 2 minutes long, so that they can brush for 2 minutes, 2 times a day!
• Create a Story - You can make up your own story that inspires kids to be a superhero and save their teeth!  Or in the spirit of the new Star Wars movie coming out, they can pretend they are using a lightsaber toothbrush to battle tooth monsters.
• Use a Fun Timer - Make sure that your kids are brushing their teeth for long enough by investing in a fun timer that plays a popular song or flashing bright colors while they brush.

Check out this article for more fun brushing ideas.

If you have any questions about your child’s teeth through the holidays, give one of our offices a call!  You can call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  

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Brushing Tips for Kids with Special Needs

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Children with special needs present parents with unique challenges.  While it can be hard to get kids to brush their teeth, it's important to make oral health and hygiene a priority.  These tips will help make caring for your child's teeth a little bit easier.
Brushing Tips:

• Have Fun With Role Playing - Let your child practice on a stuffed animal.  They can play dentist/hygienist and brush their animal's teeth.  This helps them get used to the idea of brushing their own teeth and helps them feel more comfortable and familiar with the idea.
• Make It a Team Effort  - Have someone your child is comfortable with there with you while you work to care for their teeth.  This can be your wife, husband, or even a sibling.  Have someone comfort your child while the other brushes their teeth.
• Find a Brush That's Comfortable - Children with fine motor skill issues may feel more comfortable with toothbrushes with a play-doh grip.  Figure out what type of toothbrush will work best for your child.
• Create a Game - Make brushing teeth fun by turning it into a game.  Have a smile contest and reward your child with prizes or stickers when they smile.

Take a look at this article for more tips and tricks.  We offer special care for children who have special dental needs.  Learn more about our special needs services on our website.  We offer gentle care, as well as mild sedation, depending on the health needs of your child.

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!