We are always talking with the children about how to care for themselves and make healthy choices. This week we have had another focus on dental health, including the importance of twice-daily toothbrushing and cutting down on sugary foods and drinks.
The children in Oak room have been learning about different occupations, and on Tuesday, they were visited by two dental nurses, Jasmin and Alisa. Jasmin and Alisa talked to the children about how to look after their teeth, and brought along some games and a sorting activity. The children had to decide which were healthy foods and which could lead to tooth decay. Jasmin and Alisa seemed very impressed by how much the children already knew about looking after their teeth!
All the children will receive a goody bag containing a toothbrush and some toothpaste, which was supplied by the local Children’s Centre.
There are loads of great online resources to help you support your child’s dental health, including videos you can watch together.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry have created a series of oral health videos for children, in partnership with Dr Ranj, Hey Duggee and CBeebies. https://www.bspd.co.uk/Kidsvids
CBeebies’ My First series, shows Ava’s first visit to the dentist and has lots of good information about taking care of your teeth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJRR5RsalU
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry provides parent information in a number of different languages. https://www.bspd.co.uk/Patients/PatientInfo
This NHS video on baby bottles and cups explains when to move babies from bottles to cups and why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxFhhP53r1U
The NHS page on looking after your baby’s teeth explains how to brush and care for babies’ and young children’s teeth. https://www.nhs.uk/baby/babys-development/teething/looking-after-your-babys-teeth/
This BBC article explains key strategies for showing a toddler how to brush their teeth. https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zksybqt
This healthy teeth video from HENRY looks at what we can do to help children grow up with healthy teeth. https://www.henry.org.uk/videos/healthyteeth
Dr Milad Shadrooh, known as The Singing Dentist, shares advice and answers to common questions about taking care of children’s teeth. https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/z6jbydm
PACEY’s oral health advice includes fact sheets for parents, and their nutrition advice encourages healthy eating habits. https://www.corampacey.org.uk/oral-health/