Are you having a hard time getting your child to take care of their smile? With the holidays fast approaching, you want them to take even better care of their pearly whites with so many sweets and treats coming at them. We want your children to have great dental care, and some great ways to help your child in their dental care include:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Showing them how to brush and floss
\n\u2013 Being a good example by brushing and flossing with them.
\n\u2013 Practice going to the dentist office. Use a popsicle stick and light to play \u201cpretend dentist\u201d so they get used to having an object in their mouth.
\n\u2013 Set goals and reward them with a small toy or fun new toothbrush. You can set up a calendar with fun stickers so they can see their progression.
\n\u2013 Read a fun story (like the one below!) to get them excited to brush and floss.<\/p>\n
Monsters Need Dental Care, Too!<\/strong><\/p>\n Wesley the Werewolf woke up one morning with a toothache, thinking to himself, \u201cI don\u2019t want my tooth to break!\u201d So he hurried and made a dental appointment, hoping for a cure or some type of ointment.<\/em><\/p>\n He knew Halloween was fast approaching with all kinds of tricks and monsters, sweets and treats. Wesley was determined to be prepared for all kinds of scares out there on the streets.<\/p>\n Dr. Vernon the Vampire greeted him with a hello and smile, explaining everything and making jokes all the while. All of a sudden with a twist and a flick, Dr. Vernon pulled out an old toothpick.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s your toothache problem! A toothpick where it shouldn\u2019t have been! The rest of your smile looks healthy, here\u2019s your gold star. Now go enjoy your Halloween!\u201d<\/p>\n With a thank you and a toothy grin, Wesley went on his wolfy way, determined to enjoy the best day of the year and to not let another toothpick stray.<\/p>\n Wesley met with his monster friends, Gina the Goblin and Frankenstein\u2019s son, Frankie. Gina looked excited to greet the night, but Frankie had a scowl and seemed a bit cranky.<\/p>\n Gina asked, \u201cFrankie, why the long face? It\u2019s the best scary day of the year!\u201d<\/p>\n He sadly replied, \u201cI think I\u2019m losing a tooth, that is what I fear!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNot to worry!\u201d said Wesley with a grin. \u201cDr. Vernon will take you in!\u201d<\/p>\n With some extra courage, they rushed over to Dr. Vernon\u2019s cave. He pulled the tooth with ease, telling Frankie, \u201cYou were very brave!\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Vernon gave Frankie a pat on the head and told him while putting his tooth in a jar, \u201cPut this under your pillow for Harry the Tooth Fairy, he\u2019s the best fairy by far.\u201d<\/p>\n With a reminder to brush and floss each day, the monsters went on their happy, frightful way. Ready for Halloween with their best smile in place, they disappeared into the night without a trace.
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\nOur team will be happy to set up an appointment for your child\u2019s biannual exam and cleaning. Feel free to give us a call today, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to help your child with their smile as well as help them feel comfortable in our office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"