Tips for Healthy Teeth – Great tips, games and activities
With three little kids – I need all the help (and education) I can get about caring for their tiny teeth.
Over 50% of children will have some tooth decay by age 5 and oral infection is the leading chronic disease in kids.
With that in mind, I’m teaming up with OTCsafety.org to share some oral care tips (and fun activities) for your family.
1. Help them Brush
Even kids in elementary school need some help and reminders with teeth brushing. With my 6 and 7-year-olds, I make sure they’re rinsing well (and not swallowing too much toothpaste), and once a week or so I brush for them.
My 4-year-old gets to brush first, and then I brush next. We take turns until his entire mouth is clean. Being a part of brushing their teeth helps us teach them healthy habits from the start.
2. Lead by Example
Let your kids see your healthy example of brushing and flossing your teeth, and talk to them about why you’re brushing your teeth after eating a sweet snack. Our kids are far more likely to do what we do, so make great dental health a priority for you, and it will become a priority for your kids too!
3. Use Fluoride
Last year, we purchased an over-the-counter fluoride rinse that’s safe for kids. We make sure they use it once a day to help with their overall oral health.
The kids love it, and we feel like we’re providing a little extra boost to the health of their teeth. Click here for more information about using fluoride safely with kids.
More Great Oral Health Resources
My friends at OTCsafety.org created this wonderful infographic to help spread the word about great dental health.
More than 30 Fun Teeth Activities and Games for Kids
If your kids are anything like mine, it helps to teach them things by reading books and playing games. Here are a few of our favorites.
How to make a model mouth from Kids Activities Blog.
Alphabet Activities: Brush Away the ABC Germs and Song from Growing Book by Book.
10 Books About Healthy Teeth and Brushing from The Jenny Evolution.
Fun Monster Teeth Snack from My Life and Kids.
15 Activities about Teeth from Teaching Mama.
How to make brushing teeth more fun from B-Inspired Mama.
Learning About Dental Health Tooth Collage from Artsy Momma.
Still looking for more?
Be sure to follow the Healthy Teeth for All Ages board on Pinterest for more great dental health tips and ideas.
Follow Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s board Healthy Teeth For All Ages on Pinterest.
This post is part of my partnership with OTCsafety.org. All opinions are my own.
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Don’t take dental health lightly. Do not forget to take the necessary precautions before your tooth hurts. We welcome you to our clinic to have healthy and aesthetic teeth.
Küçükçekmece Diş Kliniği, ağız ve diş sağlığına yönelik kapsamlı hizmetler sunan Klinik Artı ile tanışın. Diş sağlığı, sindirim ve genel sağlık açısından büyük önem taşır. Diş eksiklikleri, çiğneme ve konuşma sorunlarına yol açabilir. Klinik Artı, uzman hekim kadrosu ve modern teknoloji kullanarak, kişiye özel tedavi yöntemleri ile hizmet vermektedir. Diş implantları, estetik diş hekimliği ve pedodonti gibi çeşitli alanlarda etkili çözümler sunar. Sağlıklı ve estetik gülüşler için Küçükçekmece Diş Kliniği ile randevu almayı unutmayın!
Don’t take dental health lightly. Our teeth are always forgotten but are at the first step of the most valuable ladder for the healthy nutrition of our metabolism. Do not forget to take the necessary precautions before your tooth hurts. We welcome you to our clinic to have healthy and aesthetic teeth.
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Such helpful tips! 😊 As a mom of three little ones, I especially love the ‘take turns brushing’ idea – it makes dental care fun while ensuring they get a proper clean. The fluoride rinse tip is genius too! We’ll definitely be trying some of those creative teeth activities – the tooth craft ideas look perfect for my preschooler. Thanks for making oral health both educational and enjoyable for kids (and parents!).