Dental Health Created by Victoria Wilkins, Healthy Child Programme Practitioner

Why do we brush our teeth? To prevent decay Keeps our teeth clean Keeps our teeth white To stop bad breath

When should we brush our teeth? Twice a day: When we get up in the morning Last thing at night before we go to sleep

What happens if we don’t brush our teeth? They might decay (look brown or black) They might hurt They might fall out

Use a pea sized amount of toothpaste Brush all teeth for 2 minutes Spit out remaining toothpaste

Did you Know? You have 20 baby teeth, which will start falling out when you are about six years old. By the time you are an adult you will have 32 teeth. 20 32

Brush your teeth, brush your teeth Brush around in circles Song Brush your teeth, brush your teeth Up and down, up and down Brush around in circles Spit not rinse Sing to the tune of Frere Jacques

Remember….. 2 minutes brush time Spit DON’T Rinse

Adapted from www. healthforkids. co. uk and www. nhs Adapted from www.healthforkids.co.uk and www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/