Preventive dentistry is essential for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums well into adulthood. This should include brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting the dentist for routine inspections and professional cleaning twice a year. The same is true for your kids. 

While some may believe those baby teeth are unimportant because permanent teeth will soon replace them, this is far from the case. Children are equally vulnerable to tooth decay as adults and should practice good oral hygiene. Their primary teeth will be affected by the health of their baby teeth.

How to make brushing teeth fun for toddlers? Here are some tooth brushing tips for toddlers to help parents make dental hygiene fun and easy for their children.

1. Begin brushing at a young age

If you want your children to learn how to clean their own teeth properly, you should start educating them when they are small. Your children will become accustomed to the concept of cleaning their teeth regularly if you start them soon. The goal is to build a routine with your children that are convenient and enjoyable.

Once you've established a decent regimen, you should go over the necessity of brushing with your child. Cavities, foul breath, and dental decay are vital lessons for children to learn. Children do not wish to ingest hazardous bacteria.

Throughout the procedure, remind your youngster that brushing his or her teeth will result in a lovely smile. If you start when they're young, they'll have no idea what's going on and will be more eager to brush.

2. Select the appropriate toothbrush

Because children enjoy bright colours and toys, why not let them select a toothbrush that fits their personality? Instead of a simple, solid-colour child's toothbrush, look for one with a colourful design or one with her favourite cartoon character on it. If you take your child to the store to select her own toothbrush, she will be more enthusiastic about brushing her teeth.

3. Have some fun with it

Don't make cleaning their teeth feel like a duty because kids enjoy playing games and having fun. This may have a significant impact on your children. Brushing can be made more enjoyable by

• Brushing teeth while playing a game
• For 2 minutes, make your body move or dance to a soundtrack.
• Make bubbles with toothpaste
• Add a reward.
• Get your child's favourite toothpaste and toothbrush

4. The rule of two 

Brushing teeth for two minutes twice a day is recommended for children. Keep track of time by playing two-minute music or purchasing an automatic toothbrush that only shuts off after completing a full two-minute cycle. Try to stick to this time frame as much as possible so that it becomes part of the routine as they become older to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day. 

5. Explain why good oral hygiene is essential

Parents can convey the importance of daily tooth brushing by adapting language concepts to a child's age. This enables children to comprehend the significance of these hygienic practices and to perform it for the benefits it gives, rather than just because Mom and Dad told them to. 

As adolescents enter their adolescent years, they become aware of other children who have yellow teeth or apparent dental rot. They may also be aware of children who have a terrible case of bad breath. These insights may pique their interest in brushing their teeth regularly and effectively to keep them looking excellent.