Brush, Brush, Brush!

A simple, rhyming book all about brushing teeth is just what your toddler needs! Grab this sturdy board book to read as soon as your baby's first tooth breaks through the gums. Lively illustrations of all sorts of people brushing their pearly whites reinforces this important dental hygiene routine!

 

Best Children's Books about Brushing Teeth

Establishing good dental habits at an early age will pay off in the long run. Preventing cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease starts with taking care of that very first white tooth that makes its appearance.  While it is necessary for parents to do all of the brushing in the beginning, the end goal is to raise a child who is independently motivated to take care of his or her teeth. Reading children's books about brushing teeth can give your child just the push they need. Be sure to check out the best kids' books about the dentist to prepare little ones for their first visit and what they can expect.

 

Why Should I Brush My Teeth?

An easy-to-understand book with fun, interactive flaps all about the importance of brushing your teeth. A recommended book for the preschool crowd that explains all the benefits of brushing teeth in terminology they will understand.

 

 

Brush Your Teeth Please

Super cute pop-up book featuring a variety of animals taking care of their teeth. Sharks, chimps, lions and other critters brush and floss with precision. If you are having difficulty getting your toddler to comply, this book may just do the trick. 

 

 

 

No Rushing When Brushing

This title says it all. Rushing will surely not get the job done the right away. This helpful book explains all of the important reasons why it is important for your children to take their brushing their teeth. There is a second story included in this picture book about what to expect when visiting the dentist.

 

 

 

Do Superheroes Brush Their Teeth?

A bouncy, rhyming read-aloud that highlights all the ways superheroes are just like you and me. So when they are not out saving the day, rescuing people in distress, and doing all of those other fantastics things that make our world a better place, superheroes brush their teeeth! And read books, take baths, go to school, and live quite ordinary lives.

 

 

 

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Let's Brush Our Teeth

Fans of Daniel Tiger will love this novelty book all about brushing your teeth. It even comes with toothbrush made from cardstock for readers to brushing Daniel's teeth while reading the story.

 

 

 

Pony Brushes His Teeth

This sturdy board book is ready to withstand the fumbling hands of your toddle. ! Read along as Pony mimics his father activities all day long. They both eat A LOT of food which requires them to diligently brush their teeth.

 

 

 

Caillou: I Can Brush My Teeth

Written with the help of a pediatric dentist, I Can Brush My Teeth is a helpful board book for toddlers learning how to be independent. Caillou has decided it's time to brush his teeth all by himself. Even better, he demonstrates perfect technique. This book may just be the motivation your child needs. 

 

 

 

 

The Teeth that Looked for a New Mouth

Uh oh! Luke is a good boy in every way but one- he doesn't brush his teeth. In fact, his not-so-pearly-whites decide it's time to find a new home, one where they'll be cleaned and cared for properly. A fun, creative story that brings teeth to life and showcases the importance of treating them right. Included is a handy guide for parents struggling to get their kids to brush. 

 

 

 

The Tooth Book

 Consider this to be an all-inclusive tooth-care guide, chock full of tips and tricks for keeping your child's teeth sparkly white and cavity-free. Everything is covered in entertaining and straight-forward detail. Kids will learns how to brush and care for their teeth, what to expect at the dentist, the stages of losing your teeth, and more!

 

 

Help the Lion Brush His Teeth

It's been a very long since Lion has brushed his teeth! And he needs a lot of help from the readers to restore his pearly whites to their original glistening condition. This fun, interactive picture book engages toddlers in the entire process until Lion's teeth are finally clean. A fun and entertaining book that will inspire little ones to brush, floss, and take care of their own teeth, as well.

 

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Good Books for Toddlers about Brushing Teeth 

By the time a child turns 1, or within six months of the first tooth eruption, you should take your toddler to the dentist. This is the advice of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. By the time your child is 2, you should begin the routine of dental checkups every six months. Then around 4 years of age,  the dentist will begin doing more in-depth examinations that include taking x-rays to identify signs of cavities lurking between the teeth and in those hard-to-reach molars that have appeared.

 

 

  

Helpful Tips for Improving Your Child's Teeth Brushing Habits

Good pediatric dentists will talk to your child about all the things they should be doing at home, like brushing twice a day and flossing, to prevent tooth decay. Starting good dental habits at a young age is incredibly helpful in preventing long-term dental issues, We think you'll find reading kids books about brushing teeth will help reinforce the positive message. Toss in some fun children's tooth fairy books which will help remind kids to take care of their teeth every single day.

Here are some more tips to improve a child's oral hygiene. 

•  Prepare a toothbrush with toothpaste for toddlers next to the sink as a reminder in the morning and at bedtime. Young children will have more success with this visual cue and will eventually take over the prep work themselves!

 

 

•  Brushing your teeth together will guarantee a longer, more thorough job. Kids pick up healthy habits by imitating their parents. Plus, you are going to brush your teeth anyway, so why not do it alongside your child? Those five minutes together each night will set your child on a path to good dental health...and are sure to invoke some shared giggles.

 

 

 

 

• Find some fun toothpaste that will appeal to kids. Movie characters, superheroes and cartoons make appearances on toothpaste tubes for good reason. Kids are drawn to the pictures of their favorite characters, and that may be just what you need to get them to brush. Take your children shopping with you and let them choose the toothpaste. Engaging them in the process will help. 

  

• Buy an electric toothbrush to help with some of the heavy lifting! Kids will love the buzzing, spinning, vibrating sound and feel of the bristles cleaning their teeth. You can even find toothbrushes that play music for the length of time teeth should be brushed. 

 

 

• Read children's books about brushing teeth will teach them all the reasons why it is so important! Sometimes parents feel like the advice they give their kids goes in one ear and out the other. So why not lean on some fun picture books about good dental hygiene? Good picture books can help get the message across without lecturing or scolding, and will set your child up for a lifetime of healthy teeth-cleaning habits.

 

 

• Add some Children's Books About the Dentist to your child's bookshelf. These stories will help your kids learn about what will happen at their check up and what the dentist will talk to them about, in addition to brushing their teeth.