Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

Whether you pack your children’s lunches or they buy hot lunch, the fact is: you just don’t know for sure what they’re eating – or drinking – at school each day. That’s why it’s a good idea to take a little time this time of year to ensure your kids remember why it’s important to make healthy food choices to keep our teeth healthy, and what foods are best to avoid to help keep our teeth healthy and strong.

Studies have found that the reason most parents choose to pursue orthodontic treatment for young children is because of this cosmetic issue, and because they believe that improving the appearance of a child’s smile will lower her risk of being the target of vicious bullies.

This video shows the Sesame Street character “Bert” worrying and attempting to rally those around him, while the show just goes on. In this case, the show is about brushing your teeth, and how to protect them from decay.

Studies have actually shown that children form their food preferences based on the foods offered to them by their parents.

Even if you are diligent with your at-home oral care, routine cleanings are important, and, as far as dentists and hygienists are concerned, non-negotiable.

Crooked teeth are common. In fact, if either parent had crooked teeth, it’s likely the children will have crooked teeth. This is because there are many factors involved in what makes teeth crooked, like the size of the jaw, the shape of the palate and the way teeth are positioned in the jaw.

Helping children get to know their teeth is one of the many ways to get them actively involved in taking good care of their own teeth.

All babies have a natural instinct to suck. Many babies develop the habit of sucking something, be it their thumbs, a finger, their hands or a pacifier. Babies suck to soothe themselves when they are tired or upset, and when they are hungry. It is perfectly natural for babies to suck their thumbs.

Helping your child care for her own teeth is critical to a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Share this clip with your kids to have a good laugh over Grover the toothbrush salesman attempting to sell a fancy toothbrush to a toothless Kermit the Frog.