A little girl brushing her teeth in the bathroom.

Teeth

Keeping children’s smiles healthy at every age and stage is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well.

Close up of an illustrated tooth brush brushing teeth.
Featured Game
Brush Those Teeth

Kids can learn how to brush their teeth with hands-on play. Help our children learn good hygiene at an early age to support their habits for a lifetime.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
Tooth Brushing Routines

Use these songs to teach children how to brush their teeth along with their Sesame Street friends.

Toothpaste and Toothbrush dancing

Brush Your Teeth to This Song!

This song is about to get you brushing up, down, and all around!

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–5
A child brushes their teeth with their parent and Elmo

Brush With Elmo

Brush your teeth to the beat with Elmo and friends!

Health and Hygiene
Ages 0–6
Illustrated oral hygiene supplies.
Featured Oral Health Webinar
More Than Strong Smiles: Why Oral Health Matters

Oral health is vital to kids’ well-being. It helps them stay focused and ready to learn. Providers, you can help build healthy habits and encourage super smiles. Watch this webinar to learn more.
All Teeth Resources

Find resources, activities, and videos all about learning to care for children’s teeth.

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Brushy Brush Album

Brushy Brush: Fun Songs to Inspire Healthy Teeth Brushing Habits in Kids

This curated playlist is perfect for celebrating and inspiring the important routine of tooth brushing! Keeping children’s smiles healthy is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 3–6
Grover reading to a family.

Brushy Book Nighty Night

Build toothbrushing into bedtime routines in a fun and positive way.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
Elmo and a toothbrush dancing.

Elmo’s Toothy Dance

Groove along with Elmo and his toothy friends as they teach the steps of brushing teeth.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
Grover talking to a tooth.

How Much Toothpaste?

Children under three need just a tiny smear of toothpaste on their brush; older children should use a pea size amount of toothpaste.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
Grover talking to a tooth.

Tooth-Friendly Foods with Grover 

Water and “anytime foods” are good for children’s teeth—and bodies!

Teeth
Ages 1–6
Grover with a giant tooth brush.

Starting Early

Schedule a first dental visit within six months after kids’ first tooth, or by their first birthday, then visit the dentist twice a year.

Teeth
Ages 1–6
A hand holding a toothbrush.

Tools of the Trade

Learn how two two trusty tools help keep kids’ teeth healthy.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
A child brushing their teeth.

Tooth Care: Ages and Stages

Learn how to maintain kids’ oral hygiene as they grow!

Health and Hygiene
Ages 0–6
Healthy Teeth Coloring Book

Healthy Teeth Coloring Book

Invite kids to color in this book while they wait to see the dentist.

Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
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Grover with two kids at a doctors appointment.

Doctor Appointments

Visiting the doctor is an important part of staying healthy. Help children prepare by showing them what they might expect.

A family shopping at the grocery store.

Learning Through Routines

Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school.
A child staying healthy by washing their hands with soap and water.

How to Stay Healthy

Simple routines like washing hands, covering up against mosquitos, and booking doctor appointments can help keep kids happy and healthy.
Rosita at a picnic with a family.

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