By Brianne Jones, RDH
Many parents are curious about the eruption sequence of baby teeth. Just as eruption of the baby teeth follow a pattern, the secondary teeth usually do as well. The exact order and timing can vary from child to child, but this chart can help predict an approximate time frame and pattern of eruption. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact your pediatric dentist; as they can help address those concerns.
By Brianne Jones - May 26, 2020
By Brianne Jones - May 26, 2020
School is officially out for Summer! If you are needing something to keep your kids busy during quiet time or even a rainy day, look no further! Attached are some fun printables for the kiddos that are also educational! It's a win for all!
https://mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org/printable-fun-oral-health-activities-to-do-at-home/
By Brianne Jones, RDH
Here are five apps that make dental health fun and easy for kids:
Disney Magic Timer by Oral-B
Brushing is more exciting when you can do it with characters from your favorite movies. Scan any Crest or Oral-B Pro-Health Stages product to reveal characters like Olaf, Darth Vader, Belle, Cinderella, and many others. Collect a new digital sticker after each successful two minutes of brushing; track progress with stars and milestone badges on the Brushing Calendar.
Price: free
Ages: 4+
Available: iTunes store and Google Play
Toothsavers Brushing Game Offered by Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives
Good brushing habits can be an adventure. In this app, an evil sorceress has cast a wicked spell, leaving everyone’s mouths to rot and be overrun by cavities. Kids have two minutes to brush and scrub away the spell for each of the kingdom’s quirky inhabitants. For every few days your kids brush, they’ll unlock a new Toothsaver to brush with. Brush for 30 days and they’ll have the chance to defeat the evil sorceress herself!
Price: free
Ages: 4+
Available: iTunes store and Google Play
Brush DJ
This app makes brushing fun even for older children. Play two minutes of music from your devices, cloud, or streaming services. Kids can choose the color of the screen and timer to match their toothbrush, bathroom, or they can just pick their favorite color combinations.
Price: free
Ages: 4+
Available: iTunes store and Google Play
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My Teeth All Inclusive
Learn to brush teeth while imitating one of four different characters. Kids get to choose the character and parents get to choose the brushing sequence for the character to follow. Kids enjoy listening to music and watching the timer count down three minutes while they brush.
Price: $1.99
Ages: 4+
Available: iTunes
My Bright Smile By Colgate-Palmolive Company
The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program is now an educational app. Kids learn to brush twice and floss daily by playing five games, including “Visit the Dentist,†“Swipe the Sweets†and “Brush the Teeth.†There’s even a two-minute song that will help keep your kids brushing until every tooth is cleaned.
Price: free
Ages: 4+
Available: iTunes and Google Play
Help your kids practice the correct (and fun) way to brush and floss to maintain healthy teeth and gums.Â
By Brianne Jones, RDH
If your child’s teeth are touching (meaning no gaps in between their teeth), then yes, you should be flossing. Flossing helps remove food debris, eliminates cavity-causing plaque, and helps protect gums from gingivitis and gum disease. We recommend trying both the hand-held flossers with the little plastic handles and traditional floss to see what works best in your hands.
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Colorado Children's Dental Center
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Keeping Kids Teeth on the Healthy Track in Parker, Centennial, Aurora, Highlands Ranch and more!
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