Raise Your Toothbrush For National Brush Day

Brushing My Teeth With My Dad
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In the Know for You to Know

National Brush Day is celebrated every year on November 1st. That’s right, the day after Halloween.
Each year on November 1st, National Brush Day focuses on the importance of children’s oral health through activities to make brushing fun, and tips to keep their teeth healthy, while reminding everyone that brushing doesn’t have to be a chore.

What Is National Brush Day?

Every year we celebrate National Brush Day to remind us how important it is to brush our children’s teeth everyday and reinforce good dental health. At the same time you’re encouraging your older children to brush their teeth on a daily basis.

Why Is National Brush Day The Day After Halloween?

We celebrate to make up for those extra sweets from Halloween so we can get back to our healthy routines including brushing our children’s teeth.

What Do We Need To Celebrate National Brush Day?

You already have everything you need to use at home.

The 3 pieces of equipment you need are a soft tooth brush, a dab will do ya size of toothpaste (fluoride preferred), and a flosser.

Remember to floss first so that you to take out all the yucky stuff that gets caught in between their teeth (and there’s always stuff) then you brush all that away. If you floss after toothbrushing, you’ll have to brush all over again.

When Do We Start?

If you haven’t already, this is a great day to start. This way, National Brush Day will always be your anniversary for good oral health!

Brushing 2minutes 2x’s a day is a great way to start on your way to good dental health.

Toothpaste Flavors

We’re used to the usual toothpaste flavors like mint and bubblegum.

How about some crazy flavors that you may or may not want to try on your or your child’s toothbrush —

  • Bacon
  • Chocolate
  • Wasabi
  • Blueberry
  • Cantaloupe
  • Ketchup

Celebration Ideas

  • Make brushing fun on National Brush Day and every day. After your children enjoy their treats it’s time to brush to the beat of their favorite song. On this day being especially mindful of how important brushing your child’s teeth is for 2 minutes 2x’s a day.
  • Brush up on their brushing by getting back to basics. Remind your child by showing them how to brush gently along their gum line and brush all the way to the back of their mouth. Remind them to brush for a full two minutes.
  • Make it a family brushing competition. Brushing is actually fun when you do it together. Create a family chart to track how well everyone is brushing. Each day, have your child fill in the chart for how long they brushed their teeth and if they flossed. At the end of the month decide on a reward for the family member that did the best. Keep this going every month.
  • Check out 2min2x.org for fun brushing ideas.
  • Involve your children and take them with you to the store when you buy them their favorite flavor toothpaste and a colorful toothbrush or a toothbrush with their favorite character. If your child is old enough maybe you’ll consider an electric toothbrush.

Important To Remember

National Brush Day, is November 1st. It falls on the day after Halloween because it serves as an important reminder of the significance of children’s oral health, and encourages healthy toothbrushing habits.

This is to remind and encourage you to ensure your children either brush their teeth or have their teeth brushed by you for 2 minutes, twice a day, on National Brush Day and every day.

HAPPY NATIONAL BRUSH DAY from us to you!

Which is your pick for the craziest toothpaste flavor? Have an idea for a crazy toothpaste flavor? Tell us. Share with us your family’s favorite toothbrushing song? We’d really like to know. Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like Us or Chat with us on Facebook at facebook.com/kidstoothhotline

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