Any more or less civilized person will agree with the statement that oral hygiene is the key to health and success in society. Accordingly, it is necessary for a person to brush his teeth at least in the mornings and evenings as sharply as drinking clean water and breathing fresh air. But how to explain this to the kid? What to do to teach a child to brush their teeth?
Instructions
Step 1
If you want to instill something in your child, then start doing it with him. This principle is also relevant in this case. You shouldn't tell a small child many times to go and brush his teeth. Better in the morning, invite him to the bathroom with you to brush his teeth together. During this procedure, do not allow the child to indulge much, but you can joke and laugh a little so that at the end of brushing his teeth he will remain in a good mood. Thus, a boring procedure turns into a fun activity.
Step 2
The next time you can repeat this maneuver, only without pampering, but just brush your teeth together. In most cases, the child will call you the third time. Then send him to the bathroom first, and promise to come back later. Just be sure to keep your promise.
Step 3
The next time the child can be sent alone to brush his teeth. He will no longer resist strongly, since brushing his teeth will cause him positive emotions associated with the memories of previous procedures. Just do not forget to control how the child brushes his teeth, whether he is doing it correctly.
Step 4
If you see that the child is protesting against brushing his teeth or is simply “messing around” (goes to the bathroom and indulges in there instead of brushing his teeth), talk to him. Be sure to explain why you need to do this, why you need to brush your teeth every day and more than once. Tell us about the possible consequences of lack of oral hygiene. Of course, the words "oral hygiene" and the like will not have the desired effect on a small child. Try to explain figuratively, just don't overdo it! Moreover, it is possible to shame a child a little, letting him know that it is simply indecent to show himself to people with unclean teeth.
Step 5
In addition, try to be an example for the child in everything. Emphasize your baby's attention to the right and necessary habits. In this case, this is the best conviction for him. And don't forget about tacit, invisible control. If you take a comprehensive approach to all the recommendations, then it will not be difficult to teach your child to brush his teeth.
