Starting Early: How to Introduce Dental Health to Kids Aged 2–5
Talking about teeth doesn’t suffer to be complicated—specially for little ones. After a fun and simple classroom visit with Angels Montessori school, we realized how easy it can be to bring in dental health in a style that feels playful, gentle, and age-appropriate. This guide helps parents have confident conversations about teeth with children aged 2 to 5 at home.
Happy Teeth, Happy Tummies! 😁
Nutrition & Oral Hygiene for Super Smiles | Pediatric Dentistry Glendale AZ
Meet Your Teeth! 🦷
- Teeth help us eat our food
- Teeth help us talk clearly
- Teeth help us smile big
Everyone show your biggest smile! 😄
Learn more about children’s dental health and keeping teeth strong.
Tooth Helper Foods 🍎
Tooth-friendly nutrition for kids:
- Apples (crunchy and clean teeth naturally)
- Carrots (strong and healthy)
- Cheese (rich in calcium)
- Yogurt (good for strong teeth)
- Water (washes away sugar bugs)
Discover more about cavity prevention through good nutrition.
Tooth Trouble Foods 🍭
Foods that can cause cavities:
- Sticky snacks (get stuck on teeth)
- Candy (feeds sugar bugs)
- Juice (has hidden sugars)
- Soda (very sugary and acidic)
If your child has tooth decay, visit our pediatric dentist in Glendale.
What Are Sugar Bugs? 🐛
- Tiny germs (bacteria) that love sugar
- They stay on teeth if not brushed
- They try to make cavities (tooth holes)
- Brushing scares them away!
Regular professional dental cleanings help keep sugar bugs away too!
How Do We Brush? 🪥
Daily brushing routine for healthy teeth:
- Brush in the morning ☀️
- Brush before bed 🌙
- Use a tiny dot of fluoride toothpaste
- Grown-ups help with brushing until age 7-8
Questions about children’s oral hygiene? Ask Dr. Dave!
What Is Floss? 🧵
- Cleans between teeth where brushes can’t reach
- Toothbrush can’t reach the tight spaces
- Floss tickles teeth clean
- Grown-ups help with flossing daily
Learn proper flossing techniques at your child’s dental visit.
Let’s Pretend to Brush! ✨
Fun brushing activity for kids:
- Brush the top teeth (gentle circles)
- Brush the bottom teeth (gentle circles)
- Brush front and back surfaces
- Spit, rinse, and smile! 😁
Ready for a dental adventure? Schedule your child’s appointment at Smile Explorers today!