School's in Session: Making Brushing Part of Your Routine

With school back in session, families settle back into familiar routines: bedtimes, drives to school, and homework time.  As your kids get used to their new routines, make sure brushing at least twice daily is part of it.  Here are some tips to make it happen:

  • Make brushing the first thing they do after eating in the morning.  This helps solidify that brushing should occur after eating meals.
  • Ensure brushing is part of a night time routine.  Just as important as getting into pajamas and reading stories, you should make sure kids brush before going to bed.
  • Use timers and sing songs to enforce how long to brush.  This will ensure that kids spend enough time at each session getting their teeth clean.
  • Place floss next to the toothbrush.  If you use disposable flossing picks, then kids will know they need to floss as part of their brushing session.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you manage all your children's dental needs.  Feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522 if you have any questions.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

general dentistry for kids in TucsonDr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!