Let’s face it, getting kids to brush their teeth can sometimes be a difficult task.  While there are many ways to make brushing an exciting time, some children may be turned off by the flavor of toothpaste.

Traditional toothpaste is meant to leave a fresh minty clean feeling, and while this may be great for adults, some children find it to have a burning or spicy taste.  We’ve done some research and found some of the best children’s toothpaste flavors.

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The amount of toothpaste products on the market can make selecting one for your child confusing.  There are some general guidelines to help in your search; giving your child a great flavored toothpaste can make your child excited about their oral health. This can make them enjoy brushing more regularly, which is important to prevent cavities and fight gum disease. When searching for an toothpaste for your child, keep the following in mind:

One of the most common flavors of toothpaste for children is bubble gum, and why not?  Most kids enjoy the fruity taste that bubble gum is derived from.  It should be easy to find at the store or locate online as many of the major manufacturer’s make the product, both Crest and Colgate, make a bubble gum children’s toothpaste flavor.

If bubble gum has gotten boring try a fruit children’s toothpaste flavor.  Some of the fruit flavors that exist are watermelon, strawberry, orange mango, and fruitastic.  This category also has natural toothpaste made by  Tom’s of Maine.  Both the orange mango and strawberry flavors made by Tom’s of Maine have been approved by the ADA with a seal of acceptance.

Does chocolate or vanilla-flavored toothpaste sound good to your child?  If you answered yes you will want to check out Tanner’ Tasty Paste.  These ice cream flavors will be sure to get your kids excited about brushing.  Remember to always store toothpaste no matter what flavor out of reach of kids.  Ingesting too much could cause health concerns.

Just can’t find a flavor your child will like?  There is an answer for your child as well.  Oranurse makes an unflavored toothpaste with all the protective benefits fluoride can bring.

Letting your child use a flavor they enjoy can help get your child to brush twice a day.  Remember that children should have parents assist with brushing until they can tie their shoes, which is usually around age seven.