While the average toothbrush costs just pennies a day, this humble tool provides priceless benefits to young children. Brushing twice a day with a child-sized toothbrush using children’s fluoride toothpaste protects teeth, which helps little ones eat and grow (so they can reach those important developmental milestones), speak, learn, play, feel good about themselves and,…
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Free Smile Crusader Child Care Training Teaches How to Protect Little Teeth
When it comes to caring for tiny teeth, prevention is the handiest tool in your tool box. That’s because stopping dental problems before they happen is safer and healthier for children. The free Calling All Smile Crusaders training course for child care staff can help. “Child care providers play an integral role in a young…
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Tooth Talk’s # 1 New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Teeth Begin with Healthy Habits
Small, Easy Changes in Routine Boost Children’s Brushing Health While more than 90% of New Year’s Resolutions fail, the 8% that do succeed are those that keep it short and sweet. The truth is, small, real-world changes can add up to big impact...especially when it comes to young children’s oral health. The key is repetition.…
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Coping with Candy! Tooth Decay in Young Children Is Downright Scary: These Tips on Handling Halloween Sweet Treats Can Help.
What’s more terrifying than zombies? Tooth decay. Why? Because it hurts little kids! The most common chronic childhood disease (yes, even more common than asthma!), it affects a child’s ability to eat, speak, learn, smile, watch TV and play. Tooth pain is scary! At Halloween, remind parents about these smart ways to cut down on…
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