20 Resources That'll Make You Better at Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
Information is the key to success. Learning how to care for your teeth and your child's teeth, the right way can prevent cavities. The following are resources that can be used to educate and help make smiles healthier.
1. America's ToothFairy
An organization that provides programs for parents, children, and communities about dental health. AT has a Kid's Club, and their website is full of information and helpful links. http://www.ncohf.org/
2. Sesame Street
Sesame Street's website devotes an entire section to teach children and parents how to care for their teeth with videos, games, and activities.
http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/teeth#
3. KidsHealth
The KidsHealth website has a kid section and a parent one. The parent's section is full of articles with dental health tips and information. The articles for kids deal with what to expect at the dentist and explanations about the functions of the teeth.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/healthy.html
4. MyChildrensTeeth.org
This website is maintained by America's Pediatric Dentists. It has tons of information for parents, a dentist locater, and a Mouth Monsters section for kids.
5. Mouth Healthy Kids
Fun oral health website for kids with lots of videos, games, and activities that help children learn how to care for their teeth and what a dentist does. http://www.mouthhealthykids.org/en/
6. Colgate Kids
The Colgate website is divided by age for children and parents to learn age the age group that speaks to them. There are activities and games, product descriptions, information on dental health, Colgate's dental charity, and a newsletter for grown-ups. http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/HomePage.cvsp
7. KidsSoup
KidsSoup has an entire section full of craft ideas, book suggestions, songs, and ideas to make caring for teeth and visits to the dentist not such a mystery to kids.
http://www.kidssoup.com/dental_health/dentalhealth_activities.html
8. Dentists 4 Kids
This website was created by dentists for children and their parents. There are articles, activities, and games. Dentists can also join a searchable database for patients to find them. http://www.dentists4kids.com/
9. Tooth Talk
Tooth Talk is a site that teaches Head Start and preschool educators about caring for young children's teeth using articles and videos. The information is also good for parents. http://toothtalk.web.unc.edu/
10. Tooth Fairy Poll
Fun website that gives dental information and uncovers the truth behind the myths of teeth from the point of view of the Tooth Fairy. http://www.theoriginaltoothfairypoll.com/
11. Community Dental Foundation
CDF is a mobile dental service to underserved communities. This non-profit organization focuses on giving access to proper dental care to children. You can make a tax-deductible donation using their website. http://www.cdental.org/index.htm
12. National Education Association
The NEA has a section dedicated to National Children's Dental Health Month with games, trivia, activities, craft ideas, book suggestions, and videos. http://www.nea.org/grants/National-Childrens-Dental-Health-Month.htm
13. HealthyChildren.org
This site has an Oral Health category with many detailed articles about children's dental care. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/...
14. Dental Buddy
Children get to learn along with Buddy through three stages of oral health. Kids will learn how to care for their teeth with proper brushing, nutrition, and regular check-ups. http://dentalbuddy.org/
15. Nick Jr.
This is a fun site with your favorite cartoon characters. Activities, games, and videos teaching kids how to brush, floss, and keep teeth healthy.
http://www.nickjr.com/kids-health/dental-care/
16. American Dental Association
Articles about tooth care and charts to follow where teeth are located. There is also a dentist locater by area and insurance.
http://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/give-kids-a-smile/how-to-care-for-...
17. Mom's Guide to Caring for Little Teeth
Very good, highly detailed article following a child's life with their teeth. The article describes teeth from infant to teenagers and everything in between.
http://www.1dental.com/moms-guide/#baby-teeth
18. YouTube
YouTube has many great videos demonstrating tooth brushing, flossing, and trips to the dentist. Awesome visual tools for children to learn and practice with fun characters and catchy tunes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBmUzqfJyk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdhptrhn2tM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXbWz_xe40
19. Child Care Lounge
Site for early childhood educators. Good resource for parents. The page has songs, books suggestions, and activities devoted to brushing and flossing, and more.
http://www.childcarelounge.com/general-themes/dental-tooth.php
20. Kids.gov
This page has fact sheets for kids about health and safety. There are links to articles about the right way to brush your teeth and how to care for your teeth.
http://kids.usa.gov/health-and-safety/health/index.shtml
