Throughout July we will be sharing Top Tips to help you keep your mouth healthy.
Many of our messages will be aimed at parents and carers to encourage children to develop good habits at a young age.
Remember dental disease is PREVENTABLE.
First let me introduce you to FLOSSY
She is our friendly tooth brushing bear and her name has been chosen by you the public.
FLOSSY will be sharing her top tips with you during July.
Children often hurry when brushing. They can be tired and generally reluctant to brush.
These are common problems and how you tackle it will depend upon the the individual and age.
Top Tips
1. Ask your child to imagine their mouth is divided into four sections and brush each section for 30 seconds.
2. To reach for back teeth get your child to roar like a panda bear.
3. Remember brush for ....
A 2 minute timer is a great idea.
4. Make it fun.
Fill in a tooth brushing chart.
www.denplan.co.uk/bigsummerbrushup
Make a special toothbrush holder.
Brush to a favourite song.
5. Download an app!
Aquafresh Brush Time or The Disney Magic Timer App for the younger children.
An Brush DJ for those a little older.
6. Brushing with older siblings can help.
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| Joanna Kettle |