Children’s Dental Health
Supporting your child’s dental health is an important part of their overall wellbeing. Below, you’ll find a range of practical guides, social stories, videos, and tools to help children (and parents or carers) maintain healthy teeth from an early age.
Information & Leaflets
- Children’s dental health leaflet
- BSP Practical guide to children’s teeth
- Advice for parents of children with autism
- The good teeth guide for parents and carers with extra needs
- Strategies to help children cope with the sensory challenges of toothbrushing
- Teething advice
- Healthy teeth – social story
- Brushing teeth widget
- Super Star Patient Certificate
Children’s Dental Health Resources
Children’s Oral Health Videos
How-To & Educational Videos
- How to Brush My Child’s Teeth
- How to Care for Teeth (Age 0–3)
- How to Care for Teeth (Age 3–6)
- How to Care for Teeth (Age 7+)
- BBC CBeebies – My First Dentist
Toothbrushing Songs
Make brushing fun with these 2-minute videos:
- 2-Minute Toothbrushing Song
- Bluey Toothbrushing Song
- Cocomelon Toothbrushing Song
- The Tooth Brushing Song – Hey Duggee
- Blippi Toothbrushing Song
Useful Videos
- Tips on reducing night time snacking
- Toothbrushing experiences of autistic children
- Presenting food and drink
- Common issue of children snacking
- Safe ways to brush children’s teeth
- Video bank: Toothbrushing experiences of autistic children from parents and professionals
- Choosing toothbrushes for Autistic children
- Adapting toothbrushes for autistic children
- Choosing the right toothpaste for your child’s sensory needs
- Tips for introducing toothpaste to autistic children
- Safe brushing- the importance of positioning, movement, and balance for autistic children
- When to brush – making routines work for your autistic child and family