Floss once a day and brush and rinse twice a day, every day. Share the experience with your child. When leading by example, kids are likely to imitate behavior and make oral hygiene feel less like a "kid thing."
Turn flossing into a funny-face contest, or make brushing a "Simon says" game by calling out different parts of the mouth. Try rinsing with LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ anticavity mouthwash as a family and see who can go the longest without laughing.
Offer rewards for achieving brushing, flossing, and rinsing goals. Post a calendar in the bathroom and reward kids with a gold star for each day of great oral care. At the end of each month, praise kids for a job well done. Download Reward Calendar.
Recommended Rinse
Dr. Lott recommends rinsing with LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ for extra protection against cavities.
Just for Kids
In this game, kids 6 to 17 can zap food and germ particles and learn about good oral care habits.
Oral Care Smarts Reward Calendar
Reward your child for flossing once and brushing and rinsing with SMART RINSE™ twice a day, every day. When they do a good job, put a smile on the calendar.
