ACTIVITIES
Sugar Wars Campaign
The super space team on the U.S.S. SugarSwatter is making it their mission to fight the sugars that can cause poor dental health, and your child can be a part of the crew! Download the brushing chart and activity sheets below to teach them how to keep their smiles sparkling like the stars.
www.mouthhealthykids.org/en/activity-sheets/sugar-wars
The American Dental Association’s Mouth Monsters campaign, ADA Foundation Children’s Resources
www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month
GAMES AND QUIZZES
www.mouthhealthykids.org/en/games-and-quizzes/visit-the-dentist-with-marty
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
Caring for young children’s teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy — and it’s never too early to get started! These tips and tools were designed to help you and your child care for her teeth together.
www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/teeth
VIDEOS
Oral Health, According to Kids
Kids say the darnedest things! What did you think about oral health when you were five years old? Chances are you didn’t think about it at all, unless you had a painful cavity. See what these kids think about brushing their teeth, what keeps teeth strong, and going to the dentist!
www.ilikemyteeth.org/learn-and-share/oral-health-according-to-kids
Brush 2min2x
Help your kids brush their teeth 2min2x (2 minutes each time, twice a day) for healthier teeth, good breath, fewer cavities, and to avoid painful dental problems. The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives recommends that you help or watch over your kids’ brushing until they’re 8. Once your child’s teeth start to come into the mouth, brush using a children’s toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste in an amount no more than the size of a grain of rice.
APPS
Toothsavers Brushing Game www.2min2x.org/toothsavers/index.html
Help your kids brush their teeth 2min2x
(2 minutes each time, twice a day) for healthier teeth, good breath, fewer cavities, and to avoid painful dental problems.
The Partnership for Healthy Mouths www.2min2x.org
Resource Links – www.2min2x.org/helpful-resources/index.html
Best Practices: Age One Dental visit, Fluoride Varnish, Community Water Fluoridation, Sealants
http://ilikemyteeth.org/learn-share
https://www.aapd.org/resources/parent/
Children’s Oral Health
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/index.html
Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/fl_caries.htm
Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/
A Healthy Smile Can Last a Lifetime
With the proper care, your teeth can stay healthy and strong throughout your entire life. Get advice on caring for your mouth at any age and any stage of life!
www.mouthhealthy.org/en/life-stages
SHOPPING LIST – ADA Seal of Acceptance Products for Kids
www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ada-seal-products/kids-shopping-list