These days, kids are more tech savvy than ever before. They can navigate through apps with ease and seem naturally gifted with whatever device they can get their hands on. There are also apps for everything under the sun—including apps for helping kids keep their teeth clean. From your pediatric dentist, here are just some of the best apps available that can make your child’s oral care more fun, efficient, and effective.
Brush DJ
This app is good for children of any age. You can play two minutes of music from your devices, cloud, or streaming service. Turn brushing time into a dance party! Your child can also personalize the color of the screen and timer.
Brush Up
Using your camera a virtual mirror, your child can simultaneously watch themselves brush their teeth and watch a video instructing them how to do it properly. When they are done, they can earn rewards.
Toothsavers
Following a fairytale storyline, this app allows your child to save the kingdom by removing a cavity-casting spell from an evil sorceress. For those who struggle to brush for the full two minutes, this app is especially helpful. If your child brushes successfully for 30 days, they can have the opportunity to defeat the sorceress herself.
Brusheez Little Monsters
After a brief game that your child can play, the Little Monster characters guide your child through brushing their teeth with music and a two-minute timer.
Brush Teeth with The Wiggles
With a video of the Wiggles characters brushing, this app is especially helpful for keeping young brushers motivated in their own brushing. You can have multiple users on the app, so each child can earn their own rewards.
Disney Magic Timer App
If your child loves a specific Disney character or movie, the Disney Magic Timer is perfect. You can scan any Crest or Oral-B Pro-Health Stages product to reveal many different characters. Your child can collect digital stickers after successfully brushing for two minutes, and you can track their progress there as well.
These apps can help in your efforts and make these daily routines more exciting and rewarding for your child. However, what’s even more important than even whatever technology you use is consistency. Consistency makes the biggest difference in maintaining a healthy smile. By establishing daily brushing and flossing in in their younger years, your child will be more likely to continue these habits into adulthood, setting them up for dental success in the future.
About the Practice
At Shiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Lily is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over five years of experience. She and her staff help patients ranging in age from infants to toddlers to teenagers with expertise in children’s dental care not found at many practices. To schedule an appointment with them, you can contact them by calling or clicking here.