DENTIST FOR KIDS IN SUNNYVALE, CA

Correct Brushing

If you live in or around Sunnyvale, CA we invite you to schedule an appointment with our dental office so that we can examine your child’s teeth and teach them how to brush properly.
Even if your child is already brushing, there is a good chance that they are doing it wrong and missing a lot of the plaque that has built up on their teeth. A simple video tutorial is a resource you can use at home. You can find one on the American Dental Association’s website or even on YouTube.
Playing a video that shows your child how to brush is a good reminder for them and, since they are used to receiving information this way, they are likely to receive and digest it better than if you reminded them.

Brushing Time

Once your child is brushing correctly, it is time to turn your attention to how long they are brushing for. At Unique Dental Care we encourage all of our patients to brush for two minutes, twice a day, regardless of how old they are. This, however, can be difficult for young children that find it hard to focus on a task or to stay still.
Try making it fun to brush teeth by playing their favorite song for two minutes or play a two-minute video clip or cartoon for them while brushing. The American Dental Association has an entire section of their website devoted to these short videos and watching them will get your child used to brushing for the full two minutes.
We have worked with families, and have found that using media works far better than standing there with a stopwatch. The goal is to create positive associations between dental care and having fun so that your child will continue to brush their teeth as they grow.