Did you know tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease? And fluoride is the number one cavity fighter? That’s why brushing young children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste is so important. Advise the parents in your program to make brushing as easy (and enjoyable) as possible for very young children by choosing the right…
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Tooth Talk Asks an Expert About How to Choose Children’s Toothpaste
Parents have a lot to think about when it comes to baby’s health–from whether irritability is due to an illness or teething, to when to wean from the bottle. Did you know choosing toothpaste specially made for children is as important as choosing children’s aspirin instead of a full-strength adult pain reliever? While the internet…
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Summer Fun Tips: What You Can Do to Prevent Oral Injuries
Even though this article first appeared on our website in 2017, some things never change: with beautiful summer weather comes the opportunity for little ones to have even more fun outside. This story tells you and parents how to make it safe! Did you know that 33% of five-year-old children have hurt their baby teeth? …
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Toothbrushing Video Helps Parents Make Brushing Easy and Fun for Children
At home these days? Why not brush up on brushing little ones’ teeth every day with the right amount of safe and healthy fluoride toothpaste, starting with that first tooth? This ToothTalk video, in both English and Spanish, can help. It gives parents all the tips and tools they need to be great toothbrushers! It…
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