Sharing on social media is a great way to connect with parents and promote good oral health practices for them and their children. These messages focus on three themes: toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day; replacing toothbrushes every three months; and storing toothbrushes properly.
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Brush Children’s Teeth with Fluoride Toothpaste Twice a Day
Young children need help brushing their teeth. Use a proper amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush after breakfast and before bed.
Does your child’s toothpaste have fluoride? Using toothpaste with fluoride is the best way to prevent tooth decay! Brush up on oral health at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
Your children’s teeth deserve the best protection against tooth decay. Use toothpaste with fluoride. More info at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/brushing-your-childs-teeth.
Help children brush their teeth after breakfast and before bed.
Until children can tie their shoes (about age 8), they need help brushing their teeth.
Wondering how much fluoride toothpaste your child should use? Use a rice-size amount for children under age 3 and a pea-size amount for ages 3 to 6. Find more at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
Young children need help brushing their teeth. Brush with fluoride toothpaste, both after breakfast and before bed.
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Your child’s teeth deserve the best cavity fighter! Use toothpaste with fluoride to strengthen their teeth and prevent tooth decay. #earlychildhood #kidshealth
Help children brush their teeth using the right amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a rice-size amount when teeth first appear until age 3 and a pea-size amount for ages 3 to 6. More tips on https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #tipoftheday #kidshealth
Healthy mouths = healthy bodies! Use toothpaste with fluoride to keep teeth strong and prevent tooth decay. Brush up on oral health at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #parentingtips #earlychildhood
Are you using the right amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush your child’s teeth? Use a rice-size amount when teeth first appear until age 3 and a pea-size amount for ages 3 to 6. #kidshealth
Help children brush their teeth after breakfast and before bed. Use toothpaste with fluoride. #parentingtips #kidshealth
Children under age 8 lack the ability to brush their own teeth. Parents should help them brush. See the tips in this handout: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/brushing-your-childs-teeth. #First5LA #parentingtips
Until children can tie their shoes (about age 8), they need help brushing their teeth. #kidshealth #parentingtips
Children are always learning new skills. Model good toothbrushing techniques and teach them how to brush their teeth. #parentingtips #childdevelopment
Replace a Toothbrush Every Three Months
A Toothbrush for Every Season
Replace your child’s toothbrush every three months, or sooner if your child gets sick. Use one toothbrush for each season! Brush up on oral health at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
Straight, new bristles remove food and bacteria better than worn-out bristles. Keep your child’s teeth healthy with a new toothbrush every season (three months).
Change your child’s toothbrush every three months. Brushing with worn-out bristles doesn’t clean their teeth well. Find more tips at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
Your child should use a child-sized toothbrush with soft bristles.
New season? New toothbrush. Change your and your child’s toothbrush every three months.
Your child should have a new toothbrush for each season. Replace it every three months! https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/toothbrush-handling.html
Nothing lasts forever, especially a toothbrush. Replace your child’s toothbrush every three months. An old brush won’t clean teeth as well as a new one.
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Replace your child’s toothbrush every three months for better brushing and a healthy smile. #earlychildhood #kidshealth
Seasons change and so should your child’s toothbrush! Change their toothbrush every three months because a worn-out brush doesn’t clean teeth well. #headstart #kidshealth
Change your child’s toothbrush every three months – a new toothbrush for each season. Brushing with worn-out bristles doesn’t clean teeth well. #earlychildhood #parenting
Antiques are cute, but old toothbrushes are not. Replace your and your child’s toothbrush every three months. https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/toothbrush-handling.html #headstart #kidshealth
A worn-out toothbrush can’t clean children’s teeth well. Change their toothbrush every three months. Find other healthy habits for happy smiles at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #kidshealth #parenting
Children should brush their teeth with a child-sized toothbrush that has soft bristles. Find more tips at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #parenting #tipoftheday
Proper Way to Store Toothbrushes
Separate Containers for Separate Mouths video
Toothbrush Germ Warfare
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Store toothbrushes upright in an open container and don’t let them touch each other. When toothbrushes touch, germs can spread from one to another.
When toothbrushes touch each other, germs win. Defeat those germs and keep your children’s mouths healthy by storing toothbrushes apart in an open container. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/brushing-and-flossing/safe-storage-for-family-toothbrushes. #earlychildhood #oralhealth
Help your child defeat bacteria and show off that winning smile by keeping toothbrushes apart in an open container. You can find more ways to support your child's healthy smile at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
Oral health tip: Store toothbrushes in an open container to air-dry. Find more oral health tips at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.
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How are toothbrushes stored in your home? Keep them apart so germs can’t spread from one toothbrush to another. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/brushing-and-flossing/safe-storage-for-family-toothbrushes. #earlychildhood #kidshealth
Believe it or not, germs can spread from one toothbrush to another. Parents: improve your children’s #oralhealth by keeping all toothbrushes apart in an open container.
Parents – keep all toothbrushes apart in an open container. When toothbrushes touch, germs can spread from one to another. For more oral health tips, visit https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #parenting #kidshealth #tipoftheday
Children’s toothbrushes should be stored in an open container to air-dry. https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/toothbrush-handling.html. #oralhealth #parentingtips
Germs win when toothbrushes touch each other. Defeat those germs and keep your children’s mouths healthy by storing all toothbrushes apart in an open container. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/brushing-and-flossing/safe-storage-for-family-toothbrushes. #earlychildhood #oralhealth
Prevent germs from spreading by storing all toothbrushes apart in an open container. Find more oral health tips at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health. #parentingtips #tipoftheday
Last Updated: March 12, 2024