When my kids were toddlers, they actually liked brushing their teeth. It was new and exciting for them, and something they could (mostly) do by themselves. And that made them feel like big kids! But once they got a little older and realized that brushing their teeth twice a day wasn’t very exciting, they started to whine and fuss about having to do it. When they both ended up with cavities at a routine dentist appointment, I knew I had to do something. So I brainstormed some ways to make brushing your teeth seem more fun. Here are 5 fun ways to get your kids to brush their teeth:
(This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but all thoughts and opinions are my own!)
1. Let them pick out a fun toothbrush.
We headed to Target and let the kids each pick out a couple of fun toothbrushes. Graham chose a pack of Star Wars toothbrushes and Maddie picked out a pack of light-up toothbrushes. They were both excited to use them when we got home!
2. Grab a bottle of fun toothpaste.
There are lots of cool kids’ toothpaste options out there – from different flavors and colors to bottles that squeeze out with a pump or bottles that have fun characters on them. I try to rotate between different types of toothpaste so my kids don’t get bored using the same kind all of the time.
3. Make sure to have a fun toothbrush timer on hand!
We love using our Turtle Timer, but there are lots of other timers that will help your kids know how long they need to brush.
4. Order Smile Brilliant’s Plaque Highlighters for Kids.
A few weeks ago we got to try some of Smile Brilliant’s new Plaque Highlighters for Kids. These ended up being a game-changer to help my kids see what spots they were missing when they brushed. (Spoiler alert – they were both missing a ton!) We already love Smile Brilliant’s Teeth Whitening System (check out my post all about that by clicking here) and I was excited to learn about the new products they have now. In addition to the Plaque Highlighters for Kids and Adults, they also have a new Water Flosser that flosses teeth more effectively and comfortable using targeted water pressure, a Custom Night Guard System that protects teeth at night from grinding and clenching, and their new Oral Probiotics that replace healthy microbiome after oral care to protect and establish optimal oral health.
My kids were really excited to try out the Plaque Highlighters. It was almost like a game to see how well they could get the color off of all of their teeth while brushing. The tablets are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and easy to use. First, you chew the tablet, swish it around in your mouth, spit out the excess into the sink, and rinse. All of the plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth will be highlighted with the temporary pink dye. So cool! Then brush and floss while looking in the mirror to make sure you remove all of the stains. It’s so helpful for kids to see all of the places they’re missing when they’re brushing and flossing! My kids thought it was so cool and asked to do it again and again the next few days. The Plaque Highlighters really do make brushing fun and effective!
Grab a box for your kids to try for just $12 and make sure to use the code 20sunshineandholly for 20% off!
5. Reward them for a job well done!
A good old-fashioned sticker chart or reward chart always makes doing mundane chores and care tasks more fun!
What things do you do to get your kids to brush their teeth?
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