Brushing Your Child’s Teeth (PDF - 3 MB)
This resource can help you:
- Learn tips for brushing your child’s teeth.
- Know the right amount of toothpaste to use.
- Understand when and how often to brush your child’s teeth.
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Oral health is an important part of your overall health. Oral disease can have an impact on you or your child’s physical and mental health and well-being, which can result in pain, tooth decay, and reduced quality of life.
Use HRSA’s campaign materials to help you and your loved ones improve oral health literacy.
A Healthy Mouth for Every Body offers a comprehensive set of materials and resources to help family members and health educators reach those who are at higher risk for oral health conditions and diseases.
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Our educational resources will help you learn why oral health is important to your overall health and how you can take better care of your teeth.
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Oral Health Information for Adults – Flossing and Brushing (PDF - 2 MB)
Brushing your teeth and flossing to prevent oral diseases is important. Learn the proper way to brush and floss.
Regular Oral Health Care Keeps You Healthy (PDF - 697 KB)
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Taking Care of Your Baby’s Oral Health (PDF - 1 MB)
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Tips for Taking Care of Your Child’s Oral Health (PDF - 631 KB)
Learn helpful tips for cleaning and taking care of your child’s teeth such as the proper way and how often to brush your child’s teeth.
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A Healthy Mouth is a Healthy You: Information for People with HIV (PDF - 864 KB)
Learn how HIV and HIV medicines can lead to oral health problems, including dry mouth.
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