TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH!
February is Dental Health Month. It’s a great time to remind students how important it is to have strong, healthy teeth. The dental health placemat includes information about teeth and activities to help kids remember to take care of their teeth.
Here are some fun dental activities from this website. Click the picture to go to the web page:
MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTHPASTE
You’ll need a plastic zipper-lock bag and a popsicle stick
2 Tbsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp vanilla or peppermint extract
2 tsp water
Measure each ingredient and put it in the bag. Use the stick to stir ingredients together. Zip the bag to keep your toothpaste fresh.
Brush your teeth: Dip your toothbrush into the mixture. Then brush your teeth…upper and lower, front and back for 2 minutes.
*It smells great. It doesn’t taste great, but your teeth will feel very clean!