Kids can be hard on their teeth in many ways. If you don't stay on top of your child's teeth, then they can quickly develop cavities and even end up chipping or breaking. This is why you want to start teaching your child about proper dental care early on and continue to monitor them with regards to how they are taking care of their teeth. Read this article to learn some helpful pointers on walking your child through proper oral hygiene and ways to incorporate dental checks into your routine.

Have them use good dental education materials

You can get your child dental coloring books, books and cartoons. By having your young child learn through these useful tools, you will be making it fun and exciting for them to learn how to care for their teeth and what neglecting their teeth can do.

Make a dental chart

Make a dental chart to keep near the bathroom door. The chart should have pictures or instructions reminding your child of what they should be doing to take care of their teeth each day. You should also include the times each of these things should be done on the chart, to help keep them on track regarding each dental task.

Make an appointment for your child to see the dentist

Have your dentist schedule your child for a meet and greet appointment. This way, you can take them in to get educated on dental care from the dentist and they won't have to go through an exam during this visit. This will help them see the importance of proper dental care and hear another side of things, from a professional. Also, it will make it easier to get them to go to the dentist for exams and procedures in the future.

Check your child's teeth regularly

You should make a point of checking the condition of your child's teeth on a weekly basis. This way, you will be able to catch problems early on. You will also be able to go back to monitoring your child while they are caring for their teeth if you need to, so you can curb any bad habits as soon as you spot an issue. When you look at their teeth, they should be shiny and there shouldn't be any plaque build-up between their teeth. Also, you don't want to see any dark spots anywhere on them, or excessive wear.

For more information and tips, talk with a pediatric dentist in your area, such as those at Hoffman & Karl Dental Associates, PLLC.