Category Archives: Brush Up: Dental Care!

6 Easy Ways to Overcome Group Toothbrushing Challenges: Children Ages Three to Six Years

Last month, Tooth Talk presented tips for overcoming toothbrushing challenges with infants and toddlers, including children with special healthcare needs. This month, we focus on group toothbrushing in the classroom with three-, four-, and five-year-olds. These tips can help you overcome toothbrushing challenges with older children! Be positive. Your great attitude and positivity go a…
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4 Easy Ways to Overcome Infant/ToddlerToothbrushing Challenges

Brushing very young children’s teeth with safe and healthy fluoride toothpaste is an important  daily activity that protects oral health and overall health.  But, it can be a challenge for parents and child care staff to get little ones to cooperate...and it is even more challenging if a child has special health care needs. Approximately…
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The Right Time to Brush Little Teeth

You’ve done everything right. You understand the importance of brushing little ones’ teeth. You’ve bought a child-size toothbrush and child-friendly fluoride toothpaste. But you may be wondering, when is the best time of day for brushing young children’s teeth? When to brush children’s teeth is not important. However, experts agree: Parents should always  brush their…
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