{"id":467,"date":"2020-03-22T21:26:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T21:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=467"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:45:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:45:51","slug":"dentist-tips-for-good-oral-health-for-kids-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/22\/dentist-tips-for-good-oral-health-for-kids-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips From a Dentist To Keep Your Child\u2019s Smile Healthy During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In recent weeks and months, COVID-19 has turned life upside down for people all over the globe. Now, many adults are self-quarantining at home, along with their kids who aren\u2019t going back to school anytime soon. With the structure of a typical day gone, it\u2019s easy for anyone to let their oral hygiene routine lapse, especially children. And when you combine that with the close proximity of your refrigerator, it\u2019s also easier to snack all day. The last thing you want is for your child to need extensive work from a dentist when this is all over, so how can you keep their smile healthy? It\u2019s easy \u2013 use the following 4 tips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Make It a Family Affair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your family has found it hard to brush and floss regularly, try making it a family affair. If your children are at an appropriate age (i.e. teenagers probably wouldn\u2019t be thrilled about this), you can always head into the bathroom with them and brush and floss together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modeling the right behavior like this is one of the best ways to instill good habits. Not to mention that it\u2019s a great way to improve your own oral health as well. You\u2019ll also be able to make sure your child is doing a good job (as opposed to the \u201c20-second brush\u201d that kids often do!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Explore Apps and Other Online Resources <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s an app on your phone or a video on YouTube, there are some really great resources that encourage kids and make brushing and flossing more fun. These tools are an easy way to help children stay consistent with their oral hygiene habits, especially when there isn\u2019t a typical start and end to their day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some apps play music or make a game out of brushing and flossing. Some are interactive and involve putting a sticker on each day of the calendar or scoring points when the task is completed. These simple tools can be just the motivation kids need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Manage Their Sugar Intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each time kids consume something sweet, the bacteria in their mouth produce acid that wears away at their enamel and causes cavities. Here are 2 easy ways to minimize the impact of sugar: <\/p>\n\n\n\n