What better time to celebrate National Brush Day than the day after Halloween—after you’ve eaten all of your trick-or-treat sweets? Join us on November 1st to reinforce the importance of children’s oral health and good tooth-brushing habits.
According to the American Dental Association, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. Brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of any good oral hygiene routine for both kids and adults. It’s recommended to brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush.
Check out these other ways you can celebrate National Brush Day and erase that candy-coated guilt:
Head over to the 2 Min 2X campaign for more on how to maintain a healthy and sustainable smile!
Written by Elise Schultheis
Sources:
American Dental Association: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/after-halloween-celebrate?nav=news
2 Min 2X campaign: http://2min2x.org/
Cover image: https://www.understood.org/
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