{"id":154,"date":"2020-04-04T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2020-05-01T13:52:51","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T13:52:51","slug":"3-oral-health-tips-for-kids-to-maintain-your-childs-smile-during-covid-19-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/04\/3-oral-health-tips-for-kids-to-maintain-your-childs-smile-during-covid-19-2\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Oral Health Tips For Kids To Maintain Your Child\u2019s Smile During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Squeezed out toothpaste that's used as an oral health tip for kids \" class=\"wp-image-147\" width=\"375\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Toothpaste-being-sqeezed-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Without question, COVID-19 has changed our lives. With nationwide school closures, kids have lost the structure of their everyday routine. And, on top of creating a lot of headaches for both children and parents, many kids are struggling to stay consistent with their brushing and flossing as well. Not to mention that snacking is a lot easier when you\u2019re cooped up at home all day. No one wants to see their child develop cavities and other dental problems, so how can you help them maintain a healthy smile? Use the 3 oral health tips for kids in Hinsdale below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Limit Sugar Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming too much sugar (or having small amounts frequently) will put your kids at high risk for cavities. Here are some ways to minimize the impact of sugar on their teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Looking for an activity to occupy your child\u2019s time? Try making kid-friendly, low-sugar dishes together like tacos, oven-baked chicken nuggets, or sundaes with fresh fruit, nuts&nbsp;(optional),&nbsp;and plain (no-sugar) yogurt instead of ice cream.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sipping, snacking or grazing on carbohydrates or sugar is a recipe for getting cavities. When your child does have something sweet, include it with a meal rather than as a snack.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limit how much juice, dried fruit, soda and candy your child has. Instead, keep healthier snacks on hand like&nbsp;carrots, salted cucumbers,&nbsp;lunch meat, guacamole, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, nuts, and unsweetened apple sauce with cinnamon.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Make It Fun&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a quick online search, you can find tons of great ideas for apps or even YouTube videos that motivate kids to brush and floss. Some of them play a 2-minute song to encourage brushing long enough or reward points for consistency. Others are educational and help kids understand why it\u2019s so important to take good care of their teeth and gums. Either way, simply making a child\u2019s oral hygiene routine more fun can make all the difference in helping them stay motivated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Brush and Floss Together&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modeling the right behavior as a parent is one of the best ways to help kids establish their own good habits. For age-appropriate kids (pre-teen and younger), try heading into the bathroom with them so you can brush and floss together. This is not only a great way to maintain your own oral health, but also a chance to make sure your child is brushing well enough (i.e. for a full 2 minutes). Also, since assisting kids under 7 with their brushing is recommended anyway, you can also use this time to make sure they\u2019re getting the hard-to-reach areas in the back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, while dental offices are only open for emergency care at the moment, be sure to schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup with a pediatric dentist<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as they re-open for routine care. This way, any potential problems can be found and addressed early on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 has shaken up everyone\u2019s routines. By using these 3 easy tips, you\u2019ll keep your child\u2019s smile happy and healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/meet-dr-miranda-albert.html\">Dr. Mira Albert<\/a>&nbsp;is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Hinsdale and also a mother of two. She and her team are dedicated to helping their patients stay healthy during COVID-19 and are happy to provide tips that minimize dental problems as much as possible. If you\u2019d like more oral health tips for kids or have any questions, she can be reached via her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Without question, COVID-19 has changed our lives. With nationwide school closures, kids have lost the structure of their everyday routine. And, on top of creating a lot of headaches for both children and parents, many kids are struggling to stay consistent with their brushing and flossing as well. 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