Brushing, flossing, and going to the dentist 

Books 

Stella’s Shiny Smile / La Sonrisa Brillante de Stella

Miguel the Crocodile / Miguel el Cocodrilo

First Tooth, First Birthday, First Visit / Primer Diente, Primer Cumpleaños, Primera Visita

Healthy Teeth for Me- story and coloring book- English

Sesame Street

• Explore Sesame Street in Communities’ Oral Health page for fun videos, songs, and games that help your child learn about healthy teeth!
• Watch Elmo’s 2-minute brushing teeth song! This song can help you and your child brush for the right amount of time. It is one of our favorites at Family Health Services!

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Potter the Otter

We love Potter the Otter! Through fun stories, he teaches kids, parents, and caregivers why being healthy matters. Check out some our favorite videos below:

• Potter the Otter Visits the Dentist
• Potter the Otter Brushes His Teeth
• Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water

Click here or the video below for a 2 minute Sesame Street video about visiting the dentist.

Click here for a 4 minute Daniel Tiger video about going to the dentist. 

Click here to watch a 3.5 minute Potter the Otter video about going to the dentist 

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Free brushing apps 

• Disney Magic Timer (free): Google Play Store | Apple App Store
• Toothsavers Brushing Game (free): Apple App Store | Flash Game
• Sonicare Kids (free): Google Play Store | Apple App Store
• Daniel Tiger’s Day and Night (free): Google Play Store | Apple App Store
• Brush DJ (free): Google Play Store | Apple App Store
• My Bright Smile (free): Google Play Store | Apple App Store

Games /activities on paper to download 

​Download a “monthly toothbrushing calendar” and fill out daily with your child to make sure your child is brushing twice a day:

Brushing calendar - English

Actividad de Calendario- Español / Spanish

Coloring / activity sheets:

Sesame Street oral health coloring pages

K-1st: Good for my teeth, bad for my teeth activity sheet-English

K-5th grade: Love your teeth activity packet- English / Del kindergarten al 5º Grado: Ama tus dientes paquete de actividades -Español