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Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
Español See more Tool KitsCaring for young children's teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy—and it's never too early to get started! Strong first or baby teeth set the stage for strong permanent teeth, and help children play, learn, and grow. These tips and tools were designed to help you and your child care for her teeth together.
- For Families: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
- For Providers: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
- Printable: Brushy Brush Chart
- Game: Brush Those Teeth
- Playlist: Let's Brush!
- Printable: Send A Smile
- Playlist: Team Teeth
- Topic: Teeth Count
- Song: Brushy Brush
- Printable: Healthy Picnic Puzzle
- Playlist: Healthy Foods, Healthy Smiles
- Printable: Super Brushing Zone
- Song: Can't Go Wrong
- Printable: Let's Pretend Activity
- Song: Open Sesame
- Printable: Super Teeth Certificate
- Printable: Tooth Cafe Activity
- Printable: Healthy Eating
- Printable: Brushing With Elmo
- Printable: Brushing With Grover
- Printable: Dental Visit
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- #1 Start Early Even before teeth come in, you can take care of your child's mouth by cleaning his gums with a washcloth. Take your child for his first dental visit within six months of his first tooth, or by his first birthday. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #2 Brushy-Brush Help your preschooler brush her teeth at least twice a day (after breakfast and before bed) to keep them healthy and strong. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #3 Teeth Time Young children should brush their teeth for about 2 minutes. While brushing your child's teeth together, try playing some music or singing the ABC song four times to help him keep track of time. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #4 Choosing a Toothbrush Look for children's toothbrushes with small heads and soft (or extra-soft) bristles. Help your child get excited about brushing by letting her choose the color. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #5 A Little Does a Lot A little toothpaste goes a long way! Help children ages 2–5 add a pea-size amount to their toothbrushes. For children under 2, just a smear will do. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #6 Crunch and Munch Teeth love crunchy fruits and vegetables! With your child, try some tooth-friendly foods, such as apples, pears, carrots, or celery. What does each food sound like when you take a bite? Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #7 Water Works Drinking water helps keep bodies healthy and strong. Water can also help wash food away from teeth if there isn't time to brush after a snack. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #8 It Takes a Team It takes a team to keep teeth healthy. Visit your dental office twice a year and stay in touch with your child's primary-care physician and nurse. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #9 Teeth's Best Friends Talk with your child about the grown-ups who can help him take care of his teeth: the doctor, nurse, dentist, hygienist…and you! Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #10 Mobile Care If it's hard to visit a dental office because of cost or distance, check online or ask your local health department about mobile dental clinics or low-cost services near you. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
About This Project
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me is a bilingual, multimedia outreach initiative motivating children 2 to 5 years of age, their parents, and caregivers to care for children's oral health.
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