The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

ImARUEE OGL RiP ADVERTORIAL DENTAL Aaa Getting your children to brush their teeth Here are a few suggestions for getting your toddler or small child to brush their teeth without a fight. 1) Make brushing teeth seem as if it is a fun thing to do, not a chore which must be done! 2) Let your child pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste. This will make them feel more involved in the process. Be sure they choose a toothpaste that is kid friendly as some adult flavourings can sting a child’s mouth. 3) To teach your child the proper way to brush, allow them to brush your teeth or their favourite 6) Use only a pea-size amount of toothpaste on their brush. Too much foam makes it harder for the child to brush. Teach your child to spit out the toothpaste. Swallowing toothpaste on a regular basis can cause spots to appear on your child’s teeth, a condition called fluorosis. 7) Have your child pick out a timer from the store and use it to teach them how long to brush. When the timer goes off, it is time to rinse. Or, you could play a song or sing the ABC’s for the two. doll's teeth, making it a fun activity. minutes it should take them to brush properly. 8) Make a chart and reward your child by placing a star under their name each time they brush their teeth without a battle. 4) Make it a habit to brush twice a day — after breakfast and before bedtime. 5) Make a game of brushing. Have the children in your house race to see who can brush their teeth the fastest, or see who can last the longest before they run out of toothpaste. 9) Set a good example by taking good care of your own teeth. Children tend to want to do the things that their parents do. If your children see you brushing your teeth and displaying good dental habits, they will do the same. Some of the 462 Paxton Street, Port Pe eroad fern tie beeps tal athe) Mackcal Amsoil Pauling pes [6 EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2012 15 09,FOCUS. SEPTEMBER.48 pgsindd 15 12-08-20 8:32AM