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SUPER SMILES
FOR YOUR CHILD

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BEATING BRUSHING BATTLES

OVERCOMING ORAL HABITS DYNAMITE DENTAL VISITS

SUPER SMILES FOR YOUR CHILD

Beating
Brushing Battles

1. Video Game – Brush Those Teeth! (English and Spanish)

2. Matching Game – How Much is Enough?

Using right amount toothpaste with fluoride is an important part of keeping your family's teeth health and strong. So is using the right sized toothbrush. See if you can match each person with the items they need to keep their teeth clean and healthy.

Great job! Keep going!

Oops! Try again!

Fantastic! You really know how to keep teeth clean and healthy!

3. Song – BrushyBrush (BrushyBrush en español)

4. Book Suggestions

Hazel Does Not Like to Brush Her Teeth

Hazel Does Like to Brush Her Teeth

What's Next?
We hope you enjoyed your journey through Beating Brushing Battles. Did you get some good ideas?

1. Are there any changes you'd like to try to make in your family's daily habits?
If so, please let us know: (just select 1 for now… change takes time!)

Brush twice a day, especially before bed.

Brush with correct amount of fluoride toothpaste.

Adult assists with brushing until age 8.

Begin the Brush, Book, Bed bedtime routine. (See “Want to Know More” section for details)

Do you have a better idea?

We are not interested in selecting a goal at this time.

It is fine to not make any changes right now. Hopefully that means you are already doing everything you can to keep your family's teeth healthy. It could also mean that you have other things that are also important to focus on. Keep up the good work and show off your Super Smiles!

Want to Do More?

Hidden picture coloring pages
• What's In Your Mouth? - English
• What's In Your Mouth? - Spanish
• Ready For School? - English
• Ready For School? - Spanish
• Is Your Baby Thirsty Yor Health? - English
• Is Your Baby Thirsty Yor Health? - Spanish

Want to Know More?

For more reliable information on toothbruchhing, visit these sites:

American Dental Association - www.mouthhealthy.org

American Academy of Pediatrics - www.healthychildren.org

Cepillo, libro, cama

Tips &Tricks
• Toothbrushing - English
• Toothbrushing - Spanish
• Flossing - English
• Flossing - Spanish
• Reluctant Toothbrusher - English
• Reluctant Toothbrusher - Spanlish

Daily Oral Care for Child with Autism

Resources for Adaptive Aids

Toothbrushing Positions to Try

Parent's Videos
When Toothbrushing is a struggle (Spanish - 0:58)

Making toothbrushing easier

How to Teach Your Child to Brush His Teeth (ADA) (Spanish - 3:00)

Wiping baby's gums (McMillan Health)