How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Visit
Your child’s first dental visit is about more than teeth. It’s about comfort, trust, and feeling safe in a new space. With gentle language, play, and familiar stories, you can...
Tiny Teeth Tips
Bite-sized tips from a hygienist + mom to help kids feel brave at the dentist and proud of their smile.
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Dental Health Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Learn at Home or School
Fun ways to teach kids about dental health! Discover how books + Play and Learn Educator Guides make Dental Hygiene Month activities joyful and stress-free.
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Toddler Tooth Brushing Without Tears: Top Tools, Routines & Tips to End the Daily Struggle
Getting a toddler to brush their teeth can feel like a twice-a-day struggle. Between the wiggling, biting, and full-blown meltdowns, it’s no wonder so many parents dread brushing time. But...
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Using Books to Teach Dental Care in a Gentle, Familiar Way
Introducing your child to dental care doesn’t have to be stressful. Using books to teach dental care can turn first visits and daily brushing into calm, familiar experiences. Stories like...
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5 Common Myths About Your Child’s First Dentist Visit, Debunked
Not sure when to schedule your child’s first dentist visit or what to expect when you do? You’re not alone. In this gentle, myth-busting guide, we walk through five of...
Ways to Reinspire Your Child’s Toothbrushing Routine This Winter
Winter can throw off even the steadiest routines, including your child’s toothbrushing routine. If brushing has turned into a battle lately, you're not alone—and it’s often more emotional than behavioral....
How to Enjoy Holiday Treats Without Tooth Trouble
Holiday sweets don’t have to mean toothaches. Learn how to enjoy holiday treats without tooth trouble with small changes that make a big difference (like smart snack timing, water breaks,...
8 Dentist-Approved Stocking Stuffers That Make Kids Smile
The best gifts don’t just make kids smile, they help those smiles stay healthy. This guide to dentist-approved stocking stuffers shares eight fun, affordable ideas that encourage positive dental habits...
Using Books to Teach Dental Care in a Gentle, Familiar Way
Introducing your child to dental care doesn’t have to be stressful. Using books to teach dental care can turn first visits and daily brushing into calm, familiar experiences. Stories like...
Early Bite Issues in Toddlers: What Every Parent Needs to Know
From pacifiers to sippy cups, everyday habits can affect your toddler’s bite. Discover what every parent needs to know for healthy dental development.
5 Ways Dental Professionals Can Celebrate Dental Hygiene Month With Kids
Dental Hygiene Month ideas for kids! 5 fun & easy outreach ideas for dental pros using books + Play and Learn Educator Guides.
Dental Health Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Learn at Home or School
Fun ways to teach kids about dental health! Discover how books + Play and Learn Educator Guides make Dental Hygiene Month activities joyful and stress-free.
Toddler Tooth Brushing Without Tears: Top Tools, Routines & Tips to End the Daily Struggle
Getting a toddler to brush their teeth can feel like a twice-a-day struggle. Between the wiggling, biting, and full-blown meltdowns, it’s no wonder so many parents dread brushing time. But...
Dental Hygiene 101 for Kids with Braces: Prevent White Spots, Cavities, Puffy Gums & More
Worried about white spots, swollen gums, cavities, or bad breath from braces? This parent’s guide to dental hygiene for kids with braces covers everything you need to know before brackets go...