Category: Brushing & Flossing
Learn tips from the pros! Dental hygienists will share their strategies for angling toothbrushes, brushing techniques, gum care, and spotting problems on teeth.
How often does your child brush their teeth? It is recommended by the American Dental Association to brush at least twice a day for two minutes, once in the morning and once at night before bed. Print out this page and hang it at kids’ eye level near the sink where kids brush their teeth. […]
Do you love to brush your teeth? Then watch this video and sing along with Aya Bradford, the winner of the 2022 Arizona PBS and Delta Dental video contest winner, where she performs the original song “I love to brush my teeth.” It is important to start consistently taking care of dental health needs from […]
Practice your flossing skills by creating a marshmallow mouth with Arizona PBS education student intern, Faith Wheelington! Craft a mouth made from construction paper and marshmallows to learn how and why you should be flossing your teeth. Using liquid glue, scissors, sharpie, construction paper, and yarn, you can create a mouth to teach you how […]
This curated playlist from Sesame Workshop is perfect for celebrating and inspiring the important routine of tooth brushing! Keeping children’s smiles healthy is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well. These songs feature Sesame Street friends and inspire important routines like brushing teeth as well as staying clean! You might share these songs as […]
The things you eat have a major impact on the health of your teeth. Eating too many sweets can cause cavities, and having food debris in your mouth for too long can cause bacteria to build up and lead to cavities as well. By eating plenty of crunchy foods, brushing your teeth after eating sweets […]
Brushing your teeth is important, but it’s even more important that you’re doing it correctly. Watch this video for some tips on brushing your teeth to ensure that you’re maximizing the effectiveness of your brushing. By using a soft bristled toothbrush, replacing your toothbrush often, and brushing your tongue, you can improve the quality of […]
Not only is brushing your teeth something you can do to keep your mouth clean, but it can also be fun! Watch this fun video where preschooler Mason demonstrates how he brushes his teeth with his tiger puppet friend. Then, see how he brushes his own teeth and rinses with water. Mason uses a toothbrush […]
Learn how to recycle old toothbrushes into a creative wreath with this fun DIY craft for kids! Perfect for home or classroom activities.
Learn how sports drinks and coffee stain teeth and weaken enamel with this fun egg experiment, showing the benefits of fluoride toothpaste!
Learn the correct technique for brushing your teeth with five simple steps for a healthy smile. Perfect for kids to improve oral health!