Did you know there’s another reason other than Valentine’s Day to celebrate in February? Yes, it’s National Children’s Dental Health Month! Buddy and his friends from Dinosaur train want to help the children in your life celebrate both.
The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month every February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at a young age and regular dental visits give children a great start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
5 Terrific T. Rex Teeth Tips
Unlike Tyrannosaurex Rex who replace teeth throughout their lives, kids only get two sets so it is especially important to practice good dental care. Buddy and his friends send these five tips:
1. Twice a day: Brush your teeth when you wake up and before you go to bed.
2. Take your time: Brush your teeth for 2 minutes and be sure to include your tongue!
3. Be kind to your gums: Brush with a soft bristle toothbrush.
4. Get the hard to reach places: Floss your teeth every day.
5. See your dentist twice a year!
And if you want to see Buddy learning about his teeth, please tune into Dinosaur Train on March 1 on PBS KIDS to watch the “T-Rex Teeth” episode (check your local listings).
T.rex Teeth
When Buddy loses a tooth, Mom takes him to Rexville to ask his Tyrannosaurus friends all about T. rex teeth. They explain that he’ll grow new teeth to replace the old ones.
Fun Fact
T. rex’s teeth were the size and shape of big bananas! By carefully observing the shape of a dinosaur’s teeth, you can make predictions about what that dinosaur probably ate, which in this case is meat.
For more tips on how to “Rock Your Smile,” you might enjoy the FREE activity sheets for kids at the American Dental Association’s website, www.ada.org.
FREE Dinosaur Train Valentine’s Day Cards
And now you have super clean teeth, you can “Rock Your Smile” as you hand out FREE Valentine’s Day Cards from Dinosaur Train. Click the picture to print your cards in full size.
Dinosaur Train Toothbrushes and Giveaway
To help you and your children “Rock Your Smile,” The Jim Henson Company is partnering with Sunstar Americas, Inc., who has just launched brand new Dinosaur Train themed toothbrushes! With the emphasis on making brushing fun for young children, Sunstar Americas, Inc. is featuring Buddy and Tiny on a new GUM® twin pack toothbrush set available this spring at Meijer, H-E-B, and online at Gumbrand.com.
Two winners will receive a set of these cute toothbrushes that may help inspire your little one to brush. Use the rafflecopter form below to enter. Good luck!
Please note: This giveaway is open to those 18 or older and with an U.S. mailing address. Entries close on February 17, 2012 at midnight EST. If there is not a response within 48 hours to request for mailing address another winner will be selected so be sure to use an email address you check often.
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