{"id":250,"date":"2022-06-08T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/?p=250"},"modified":"2022-06-21T20:04:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:04:37","slug":"flossing-and-how-to-teach-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/08\/flossing-and-how-to-teach-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Help Your Child Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Teaching your child about flossing shouldn\u2019t be a difficult task. Unfortunately, for many parents, it is often challenging and causes some kids to forgo this important oral hygiene habit altogether. To ensure your little one remains cavity-free, here are three tips to help them embrace the art of flossing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Choose a Kid-Friendly Flossing Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Determining how your child will best remove bacteria in between their teeth requires trial and error. Between traditional dental floss, floss picks, or even water irrigators, finding the right solution might mean giving each a try. Those most commonly used by young smiles are regular waxed dental floss or floss picks. No matter the method, you\u2019ll want to make sure your child is performing the correct motions to ensure bad oral bacteria is removed. Also, it\u2019s essential that they do not push or pull on the floss, as this can damage their teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a Way to Make Flossing Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are countless ways to keep kids engaged while flossing. Some of the most popular options for parents to use include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n