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Happy Children\u2019s Dental Health Month! It\u2019s a new year, and there is no better time than now to brush up on oral hygiene practices for you and your little one(s). As parents, we know there is nothing you wouldn\u2019t do for your children, and taking care of their mouths is a great place to start.<\/p>\n
To celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, here are a few resources you may find helpful in teaching your little one how to gain and maintain optimal oral health.<\/p>\n
1. YouTube Videos<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Screen time is a hot topic in parenting circles today. Regardless of how you feel about it, it\u2019s very likely that your child spends some time in front of a screen throughout the day. During Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, introduce your little one to videos that teach about the mouth, oral hygiene, and more!<\/p>\n Here are some of our favorite oral health and hygiene videos on YouTube:<\/p>\n 2. Oral Health and Oral Hygiene Activities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for more interactive ways to teach your children about oral health and hygiene? We\u2019ve got you covered! Below are books, coloring pages, and word puzzles to peak your child\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n Books<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n These books are a great place to start teaching your child about oral health, oral hygiene, dental development, visiting the dentist, and more.<\/p>\n Coloring Pages<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n A simple Google search of \u201coral health coloring pages\u201d will help you find hundreds of tooth-related coloring pages for your child. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n Word Puzzles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Instead of coloring pages, older children may enjoy crossword puzzles, word searches, and other types of challenging word games to learn about the importance of oral health.<\/p>\n 3. Facts & Statistics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Learning about children\u2019s oral health facts and statistics can be beneficial for you and your little one. If your child is too young, these may go over his head. However, reviewing these facts can help you determine how to best help your child achieve and maintain optimal oral health, and it can show your child just how important dental hygiene is.<\/p>\n To turn this into an educational activity, have your child research \u201cchildren\u2019s oral health statistics\u201d and find five to ten surprising statistics or facts about children\u2019s oral health in the United States. He or she can make a list, create a slideshow, or create an infographic with the findings.<\/p>\n 4. Discussion Ideas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The dinner table is a great place to discuss oral hygiene during Children\u2019s Dental Health Month. After your child has watched some videos, read a book or two, or completed an activity, resolve to discuss what they\u2019ve learned at the dinner table.<\/p>\n Here are a few questions you can ask to get the conversation started:<\/p>\n\n
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