The New Year is almost here. Can you believe how fast 2017 flew by? As we roll into 2018, many parents out there will be setting resolutions to improve things like their health, financial decision making, or habits. We'd like to challenge parents to also think about helping their kids use the New Year to establish some healthier routines. In this blog post, we're sharing our list of oral health resources to help create better practices and understand the importance of oral health.
A Tracking Chart for Brushing, Flossing, and Rinsing
This chart from dentalcare.com, a partnership between Crest and Oral-B, can help encourage better brushing, rinsing, and flossing habits. Stick it on the mirror and use it as a way for kids to track their progress.
Brushing Calendar
An alternative to the tracking chart, this cool weekly calendar from the American Dental Association can help your kids make sure they brush twice a day.
Dental Health Children's Books
This list of great books also comes dentalcare.com and will help young children understand some basic concepts of oral health.
- "The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth"
By Jeanette Lane
(Cartwheel Books, 2007) - "Little Bear Brushes His Teeth"
By Jutta Langreuter/Vera Sobat
(Millbrook Press, 1997) - "The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist"
By Stan and Jan Berenstain
(Random House, 1981) - "Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy"
By Marc Brown
(Random House, 1998) - "Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist" (Dora the Explorer)
By Christine Ricci
(Simon Spotlight, 2005) - "Franklin and the Tooth Fairy"
By Paulette Bourgeois
(Kids Can Press, 1995) - "The Tooth Book"
By Dr. Seuss
(Random House, 2000) - "I Know Why I Brush My Teeth"
By Kate Rowan
(Walker Books, Ltd., 2000) - "Open Wide: Tooth School Inside"
By Laurie Keller
(Owlet Paperbacks, 2003)
Sesame Street Oral Health Videos
These Sesame Street videos made in partnership with the American Dental Association are a fun way to introduce young children to oral health routines and the important role of dentists in their overall wellbeing.
Games and Quizzes
Want to use games to teach your child about oral health? Check out these games and quizzes developed by the American Dental Association.
Learn How to Become a Dentist
Have a youngster who's fascinated by teeth and wants to help people? Check out these resources from the American Dental Association and help us recruit the next generation of talented dentists:
Thanks for Reading!
We hope this list of resources for parents helps clean up and improve some of their kids' oral health habits in 2018. Cheers! Here's to your best oral health ever in 2018!