Early childhood tooth decay can be a real pain! Luckily, your trusty friends from ToothTalk are here to help. Having the right tools can make all the difference when it comes to oral health for infants and toddlers. Two new, free resources from the North Carolina Oral Health Section not only provide parents and caregivers with the information they need to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles, but also make brushing fun!
Your Child Can Keep that Healthy Smile, a helpful brochure available in both English and Spanish, provides great information on everything from the importance of baby teeth to oral hygiene in the home, feeding practices, fluoride varnish, and more! “This brochure offers parents, caregivers, child care providers, and a child’s health care providers an opportunity to work together to achieve the best oral health and overall health,” said Emily Horney, Early Childhood Oral Health Coordinator, Oral Health Section, North Carolina Division of Public Health. “This excellent all-in-one tool provides oral health best practices while addressing any concerns or questions parents and caregivers may have about the child’s teeth.”
In addition, eye-catching Toothbrushing Charts, also available in English and Spanish, are a perfect way to make brushing fun at home or in the classroom. Kids are rewarded for good brushing habits by placing daily stickers on these cute, colorful charts. And who doesn’t love rewards? It’s a win-win for everyone! The best reward of all? Healthy smiles! Check out these handy, new, free OHS tools today.
