Smartphone app for child's better smile

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In today’s digital era, smartphones have become essential. In each house, all family members have it.

When it comes to children and smartphones, we have to be very careful with usage. Smart use can be beneficial.

Oral health can affect every age group. Early childhood caries start at an early age and, if left untreated, can lead to early loss of teeth and difficulty in normal functions. Preventive measures and proper oral hygiene can help prevent complicated dental treatments.

Here comes a combination of digital technology and dentistry.

How can the app be useful for children’s smiles?

There are many smartphone applications available that help with oral health. Phone applications or games can make the brushing task easy and enjoyable for a child.

It provides a time tracker, reminder, and reward system, as well as background music and instructions to make it more fun for kids.

By displaying special characters while brushing their teeth, they encourage the child to do the same.

Which are applications for child oral health awareness?

There are many apps available on various platforms having different features for everyday use. As the list is endless, it’s wise of parents to use an app that is suitable for their child as per need. Here are some of them for knowing its use.

  • BrushDJ

  • Brush Monster

  • Dentist Games

  • Disney Magic Timer by Oral-B

  • Dentist

  • Baby Panda: Dental Care

  • Dino Dentist Game for Kids

  • Happy Teeth Happy Care

  • Brushing Hero

  • Pet Doctor

With the help of such newer advances, it can help to improve the oral hygiene of kids to prevent cavities and other gum diseases.

Share your thoughts and perspective on using applications for oral health awarness.

MBH/PS

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It is a great initiative which will make brushing fun for kids and there will be no need in instilling kids again and again for brushing teeth properly.

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Sounds very interesting.

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Such a great way to help learn

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This is a very good initiative. A beautiful smile attracts and makes one feel confident.

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Interesting

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Sounds interesting how smartphones can help instill the importance of oral health in kids.

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Really interesting

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This is so cool :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: . I am definitely going to try these applications and would recommend them to the parents of my pediatric patients. :baby:

Making Oral health care fun for children is the way to go.:tooth: :toothbrush: :heart_eyes:

Lovely post @Vaishali26 doc.:clap: :clap:

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Really fascinating information. the blen of technology and active inclusion of important daily habits is an awesome method for mental training.

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This can be a good initiative but it has more negative impacts then the positive.In any situation screen is not good for kids,we must focus on teaching our kids manually and carefully.

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@ZainabS You are absolutely right that screen time has negative impact. We can use it wisely by exposing them to such app while we are planning for dental visit or just to make them aware by using language which they understand.