There are many schools that are now getting involved in your child's oral hygiene by having certain programs to teach the importance of taking care of their teeth.
If your child needs extra attention learning how to take proper care of their teeth, you can talk to the school nurse about further explaining the benefits.
It is important that you brush your teeth every morning and night with your child.
Once they see you taking care of your teeth, then they will follow your actions.
Incentives are also a wonderful tool for helping your child practice good oral hygiene.
Some of the bigger, more famous toothpaste companies have been sponsoring brushing programs.
You can register your child on their site, record their brushing habits each week, and your child can earn points.
Once they have accumulated enough points, then they can earn fun prizes like electric toothbrushes, books, and toys.
It is good to have a tooth chart in the bathroom that you and your child can check off each time that you brush.
Children need to see exactly what they're trying to accomplish in order to better understand their habits.
There is also mouthwash and pills that you can buy that will turn your child's teeth a certain color in the areas where plaque was left.
While this may seem odd, it will teach your child to brush more thoroughly.
For a fun brushing experience, buy your child a toothbrush that plays music for a certain amount of time.
Once the music stops, then they can stop brushing.
It doesn't hurt to be creative while trying to teach your child good brushing habits.
Lastly, don't forget to take your child to visit the dentist at least once per year, preferably twice.
Young children get cavities just as adults do and this is especially true if your child was bottle fed.
Bottle feeding is a big culprit in causing tooth decay in children so make sure you get your child in for regular check-ups.