Category Archives: Brush Up: Dental Care!

To Rinse or Not to Rinse?
Tooth Talk Has the Answer!

To Rinse or Not to Rinse? <br />Tooth Talk Has the Answer!

Who built the pyramids of Egypt? Which came first: the chicken or the egg? Should you rinse with water after brushing children’s teeth or not?

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Tooth Talk Helps You Explain Dental Health Myths to Expectant Moms

Tooth Talk Helps You Explain Dental Health Myths to Expectant Moms

“I’ve heard women lose a tooth for every child. Is that true?” How many times have you heard that from moms in your program? Good news! You can reassure them with the truth: Being pregnant does not weaken teeth by taking the calcium from them. That’s an old wives’ tale...

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Tooth Talk Video Helps You Explain the Importance of Baby Teeth to Parents

Tooth Talk Video Helps You Explain the Importance of Baby Teeth to Parents

A recent WHO (World Health Organization) report found that tooth decay and obesity are the two most common diseases world-wide … and sugar is the culprit! Thanks for doing your part to preserve the health and well-being of kids. Here are some tips from the short, helpful Tooth Talk video “Baby Those Baby Teeth” to pass on to parents...

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Tooth Talk Helps You Motivate Behavior Change in Parents By Changing How You Talk

Tooth Talk Helps You Motivate Behavior Change in Parents By Changing How You Talk

Everyone needs praise! And asking a question that doesn’t require a YES or NO answer encourages conversation and builds trust. It motivates people to move forward in changing behaviors. This kind of communicating is called motivational interviewing, or MI for short...

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