The Brite Knights work hard to keep their smiles healthy and bright! They know brushing and flossing help defend their teeth from cavity creatures and sugar bugs.

Healthy smile tips:

  • Brush twice a day for two minutes each time. Use a timer or sing a song to help hit the 2-minute mark.
  • Floss daily. Sugar bugs like to hide between teeth.
  • Limit the amount of sugar. When you do eat a sugary snack, try and brush after.
  • Drink more water. Especially between meals.
  • Don’t send young kids to bed with bottles of milk or juice.
  • Avoid a lot of snacking or grazing between meals. However, three meals a day plus three snacks is very common for kids. Brushing, drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum all help keep teeth clean between meals.
  • Visit the dentist every six months.
  • Ask your dentist about sealants for your kid’s teeth. Dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities over 2 years on the back teeth.¹

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¹ Center for Disease Control and Prevention.