{"id":12,"date":"2020-07-13T17:11:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T17:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2025-06-13T19:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T19:55:56","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-denver-shares-tips-to-help-your-stubborn-teen-brush-their-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/13\/pediatric-dentist-in-denver-shares-tips-to-help-your-stubborn-teen-brush-their-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Make Your Stubborn Teen Brush Their Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_207445096__1597324093_45112.jpg\" alt=\"a father and son standing outside and smiling \" class=\"wp-image-13\" width=\"296\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_207445096__1597324093_45112.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_207445096__1597324093_45112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_207445096__1597324093_45112-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Do you have a teenager at home who isn\u2019t the best at listening? Is it difficult to capture their attention long enough to remind them to brush and floss their teeth? You\u2019re not alone. Like many parents, the struggle of raising teens is hard. Getting them to spend a few minutes focused on their oral health may seem like an impossible feat; however, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/our-pediatric-dentists.html\">pediatric dentist in Denver<\/a> is here to offer 4 tips to help your teenager make time to care for their smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set a Good Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, it is your responsibility to lead by example.\nWhile it is natural for teens to be defiant and want to do the exact opposite\nof what you do, you\u2019d be surprised at how often they take note of your words\nand actions. If they see you taking care of your oral health, they will be more\nlikely to do the same. You can speed things along by making brushing, flossing,\nand rinsing a family affair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let Them Be Apart of the Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the age of your teen, they may or may not get\nas excited about picking out a new toothbrush or toothpaste. This tip is\ntypically more fun for little ones just learning how to brush; however, by\nallowing your teen to feel as if they have a say in which products they use,\nthis will help them to become more informed and, in turn, begin to take their\noral hygiene more seriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggest Fun Activities While Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is one thing teenagers don\u2019t like, it\u2019s waiting.\nNot only do they find it boring, but in their mind, it is to be avoided at all\ncosts. Even spending two minutes waiting for the brushing process to be\ncompleted is excruciating. This is why it\u2019s important to recommend fun\nactivities to pass the time. This can include playing their favorite music or finding\nan app that turns oral hygiene into a game. If your child routinely takes care\nof their smile day after day, they can earn points. As the parent, you can then\nestablish a reward system that encourages them to continue working toward\nbetter oral health. After all, how many teens don\u2019t have access to a phone,\ntablet, or another portable device at all times? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule a Visit to See the Pediatric Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important steps you can take in encouraging\nyour teen to take better care of their oral health is to schedule an\nappointment to see a dentist. While they may be\napprehensive at first or try to find an excuse not to go, it will highlight any\nproblems they might be developing due to their lackluster habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explain how seeing a dentist for teenagers in\nDenver and practicing good oral habits will keep their smile looking and\nfeeling its best, which is vitally important someone who is self-conscious. If\nyou need additional tips to help your teen take action, make sure to talk to\ntheir pediatric dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<br>\n<\/strong>Dr. J. Patrick Bowman has more than\na decade of experience working in the field of dentistry. Completing his\nundergraduate studies at Thomas More University, he went on to earn his Doctor\nof Dental Medicine degree at the University of Kentucky. As a board-certified\npediatric dentist, he leads a team of professionals at Wash Park Pediatric\nDentistry who can offer tips and tricks to help even the most stubborn teen\ntake better care of their oral health. For more daily tips or to schedule an\nappointment for your teen, contact us at <strong>(720) 647-6310 <\/strong>or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a teenager at home who isn\u2019t the best at listening? Is it difficult to capture their attention long enough to remind them to brush and floss their teeth? You\u2019re not alone. Like many parents, the struggle of raising teens is hard. 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