Category Archives: Brush Up: Dental Care!

Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing

Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing

We all know toothbrushing is the most effective way to prevent tooth decay in children. But, how do you get a wiggly little one to stay still long enough to brush? There are many ways to hold a child for toothbrushing. Sit on the floor or the bed, with the child’s head in your lap,…

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This Holiday, a Gift of Two Minutes Gives a Lifetime of Good Oral Health

This Holiday, a Gift of Two Minutes Gives a Lifetime of Good Oral Health

Did you know, in two minutes you can: heat a bowl of soup, download an app, put on sneakers, change a diaper, steep a cup of tea and improve a child’s dental health? Brushing children’s teeth with safe and healthy fluoride toothpaste for two minutes two times a day helps prevent tooth decay, the number…

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Tooth Talk Video Reveals Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles

Tooth Talk Video Reveals Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. It hurts...and affects a child’s ability to talk, eat, learn, play, sleep, smile–even watch TV. Fortunately, tooth decay in children is also preventable. Stopping tooth decay is as easy as 1, 2, 3! # 1 Brush children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. …

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New, Free Tools from Oral Health Section Help You Protect Little Teeth

New, Free Tools from Oral Health Section Help You Protect Little Teeth

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…

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