On Monday 16th January, we had a visit from Lisa our Dental Hygienist. She brought along her special friend Dexter the dragon to help remind the children about the importance of good dental hygiene. Lisa and Dexter shared the following tips with the children:
- Brush your teeth by moving the toothbrush slowly in a circular motion.
- Use a pea sized amount of toothpaste.
- Do not pour water on your toothbrush before cleaning your teeth. This action can dilute the strength and staying power of the toothpaste. You can use water to clean the brush after brushing.
- Do not rinse out your mouth with water or mouthwash straight after brushing. This action will prevent the toothpaste from protecting your teeth throughout the day.
- Try to save sugary treats for after meals rather than eating them throughout the day.
The AM and PM children had a great time learning about looking after their teeth with Lisa and Dexter. I was also very impressed at their good manners and excellent listening skills when Lisa was talking. Well done to all of the children!
