What’s the biggest concern of parents and child care providers regarding kids’ teeth health? No, it’s not bottle-weaning, healthy snacks...or even that first dental visit by age 1. Hands down, you and the parents in your program say brushing young children’s teeth and preventing cavities are your top concerns. That’s what you told Tooth Talk…
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8 Things You DON’T Want to Do to a Toothbrush
While the average toothbrush costs just pennies a day, this humble tool provides priceless benefits to young children. Brushing twice a day with 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, of course, smile. Show the…
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To Rinse or Not to Rinse?
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 Tips for Good Communication with the Parents in Your Program
Motivational Interviewing is a way of talking with parents that makes things happen. Tooth Talk suggests you use the OARS to motivate your parents to change what they think and do about dental health for their kids.
What are OARS?...
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