Just For Kids

Fun facts & resources for healthy smiles

Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary for your kids. Check out some fun coloring sheets and other great resources to help you keep your kids engaged with the topic of dental hygiene!

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Fun Facts

  • More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones.

  • Dogs have 42 teeth, cats have 30 teeth, pigs have 44 teeth, and an armadillo has 104 teeth.

  • Just like fingerprints, tooth prints are unique to each individual.

  • Your teeth start to form before you are born.

  • Kids laugh around 400 times a day.

  • Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.

  • Giraffes only have bottom teeth.

  • Dentists recommend brushing for 2-3 minutes. When brushing your teeth, listen to your favorite song to make sure you brush long enough.

  • The first toothbrushes were twigs from trees.

  • An elephant’s tooth can weigh over six pounds.

Using Disclosing Tablets At Home

Plaque disclosing tablets help kids see what areas of their teeth they may have missed while brushing and flossing. After chewing the tablet and rinsing, a harmless dye will react to any plaque and highlight areas that may have been missed or need additional attention, helping to create great oral care practices. These aren’t just for kids—parents can learn something using them, too.

Product Recommendations For Kids

Brilliant baby finger toothbrush for infant oral care

Brilliant Baby Finger Toothbrush

Nuby silicone teethe-eez teether with bristles

Nuby Silicone Teethe-eez Teether with Bristles

Dr. Talbot’s soothing gel for sore gums

Dr. Talbot’s Soothing Gel for Sore Gums

Baby banana yellow banana infant toothbrush

Baby Banana Yellow Banana Infant Toothbrush

Plackers kids dual gripz floss picks for children

Plackers Kids Dual
Gripz Floss Picks

Philips sonicare for kids electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare for Kids
3 Years Old & Up

Starsmilez kids toothbrush buddy for dental education

StarSmilez Kids
Toothbrush Buddy

Sugarbug doug cavities, plaque & teeth children’s book

Sugarbug Doug: Cavities, Plaque & Teeth

Gum disclosing plaque tablets for brushing education

GUM Disclosing
Plaque Tablets

Play-doh doctor drill n’ fill dental playset

Play-Doh Doctor
Drill N’ Fill Playset

Dr. John’s sugar-free candy

Dr. John’s
Sugar-Free Candy

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