When it comes to dental
hygiene, teach kids often and start early. Parents and even teachers of young
children who want to encourage proper dental hygiene, which includes brushing,
rinsing, flossing and routine visits to the dentist, might rely on books to
supplement their words. Here are some parents' and teachers' favorite books,
many of which are recommended by dentists who know how important it is to get
the word out to children.
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Plenty of books exist featuring
your child's favorite movie and TV characters. Spongebob and the Berenstein
Bears know how important it is to brush and floss! Even Dr. Seuss has a book
aptly titled The Tooth Book. We
recommend the popup book Ready, Set, Brush, which
features everyone’s favorite red muppet from Sesame Street. Elmo teaches kids
all about brushing twice a day for two minutes each to keep their pearly
whites, well, pearly and white! Elmo and friends also talk about visiting the
dentist.
Kate Parkhurst is the author of
The Invasion of The Cavity Creatures, which
provides a fun look into what happens when you don't properly take care of your
teeth. No one wants cavity creatures! And this book helps inspire children to
keep on top of their brushing routine every day.
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Brush, Rinse and
Floss is a good book for children who are a little older and need
motivation to take care of their teeth and mouth. Dads who want to teach their
children how to brush correctly might like Pony
Brushes His Teeth, which centers on a daddy horse teaching his little pony to brush
for the first time. Junie B., First
Grader: Toothless Wonder is ideal for children who are losing teeth
and worried by it.
If your little one is worried
about visiting the dentist, which can seem scary to children, try Teddy
Visits the Dentist. This book explains routine dental visits in a way that isn't
scary.
Parents may receive other
recommendations or activity sheets from teachers and dentists. Children will
identity with different artwork, stories and characters, so having plenty of
sources to teach about oral hygiene is key to making an impression.
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