We only get one set of adult teeth to last us our whole lives – they help us eat, speak and smile and we’d be lost without them. We all know about brushing our teeth to keep them healthy but there’s a lot more we can do as part of our daily routine to help keep our teeth strong and healthy.
This 7 Day Dental Bootcamp will give kids the basic training they need to look after their teeth and understand what’s good for them and what they should avoid. You can start your kid’s Bootcamp program anytime – just click on the first day and get them started with Day One’s Basic Training.
Day 1
Basic Training: Brushing
Sounds like a ‘no brainer’ but you’d be surprised how often kids (and adults!) get this one wrong. Did you know that it takes two to three minutes to properly brush your teeth but most people only spend 30 seconds or less.
Day 2
Advanced Training: Flossing
Once any two of your child's teeth touch each other, it's time to start flossing. The tiny gaps between teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach make a perfect hiding place for food particles and bacteria.
Day 3
Special Operations: Tongue Cleaning
While brushing and flossing remove bacteria from teeth and gums, as much as 50% of the bacteria in the mouth live on the surface of our tongue. And it’s these bacteria in particular that can be one cause of bad breath.
Day 4
Basic Rations: Tooth-friendly foods
Most people think that sweets and lollies are the main foods to blame for tooth decay but bacteria not only use the sugar in sweets to create acid but can also use any food that contains sugars and other carbohydrates.
Day 5
Survival Techniques : Drink smart
Most kids can’t resist a cold sparkling can of drink. ; and the occasional one isn’t going to do too much harm. However, most kids drink more than the occasional can of pop. And what’s more, they drink it throughout the day, which makes it more damaging.
Day 6
Maintaining Your Kit: Toothbrushes
Your toothbrush is the main weapon against tooth-decay-causing bacteria
and it should be kept in good working order at all times.
Day 7
Graduation : Visit your dentist
The last step is one that can easily be forgotten or postponed but is essential in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. If your child hasn’t seen a dentist in over twelve months – book them in for a check up and clean and polish.
