{"id":356,"date":"2014-12-29T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/?p=356"},"modified":"2016-08-06T17:23:34","modified_gmt":"2016-08-06T21:23:34","slug":"tooth-brushing-games-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/tooth-brushing-games-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tooth Brushing Games for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/iStock_000002178390XSmall_two_boys_brushing_teeth.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-357\" src=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/iStock_000002178390XSmall_two_boys_brushing_teeth-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Tooth Brushing Games for Kids\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/iStock_000002178390XSmall_two_boys_brushing_teeth-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/iStock_000002178390XSmall_two_boys_brushing_teeth.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>A new tooth brushing game, called Brush Up, has gained some traction among parents who are trying to teach their children proper tooth brushing habits. Joyce Flores of Old Dominion University conducted a study on the efficacy of the game and found that it\u2019s really quite successful at teaching kids good dental habits.<\/p>\n<h2>How Kids Brush Their Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dentistryiq.com\/articles\/2014\/11\/brush-up-toothbrush-training-with-a-game.html\">Dentistry IQ<\/a>, children were scored on nine brushing evaluation metrics, in which 1.0 represented perfect brushing, and 0.10 was the baseline. The control group, or the group of children that didn\u2019t play the Brush Up game, scored an average of 0.15. After playing the game for seven days, the kids scored 0.51 and after two weeks, they scored 0.81!<\/p>\n<h2>Tooth Brushing Games that WORK<\/h2>\n<p>Tooth brushing games are a great way to engage kids in brushing frequently and properly. Below, we\u2019ve listed out some of our favorites!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush Up \u2013 The Brush Up game uses interactive videos and a special BlueToothbrush to teach kids proper brushing technique while providing real time feedback. Learn more about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brushupgame.com\/\">Brush Up Game<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Timer Toothbrush \u2013 Get your child a toothbrush that plays music or lights up for two minutes. A timer toothbrush makes it fun to brush for the recommended two full minutes!<\/li>\n<li>Play Pretend \u2013 Pretend that you\u2019re fighting the sugar monsters living in your mouth! Don\u2019t let them attack your teeth! Using a little bit of imagination can go a long ways to make even the most mundane tasks enjoyable!<\/li>\n<li>Make it a Competition \u2013 Competition is always a great motivator. If you have multiple children, set up a tooth brushing competition between siblings. The kid who brushes the most thoroughly is the winner!<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pre-Brush Oral Rinse \u2013 Pre-brush rinses for kids contain coloring that highlights the plaque on teeth, making tooth brushing a fun task. Encourage your kids to remove all of the coloring from their teeth in two minutes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See, brushing teeth doesn\u2019t have to be boring for kids! How do you encourage your kids to have fun while brushing their teeth? We\u2019d love to hear your brilliant ideas in the comments below!<\/p>\n<h2><b>About Dr. Wolnik<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For more than 10 years, Kenneth J. Wolnik, DDS has practiced dentistry in Parma Heights, Ohio. Dr. Wolnik and his team provide comprehensive dental services including cleanings, fillings, implants, periodontal disease treatment, teeth whitening, and more. When patients make an appointment with Dr. Wolnik, they can expect the highest level of professionalism and a commitment to providing the best dental care in the area.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact Us!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Phone: (440) 888-5055<\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@drwolnik.com\">info@drwolnik.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/contact.php\">Contact Us Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Social Media:<b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kenneth-J-Wolnik-DDS\/168941389969200?ref=hl\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WolnikDental\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Drwolnik\/posts\">Google +<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJ_4BzRTD1dnFbaH_irlSfQ\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new tooth brushing game, called Brush Up, has gained some traction among parents who are trying to teach their children proper tooth brushing habits. 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