Brush Your Teeth Day

Brush Your Teeth Day is November 1st

Brush your teeth day started by a coalition of oral health organizations who created a campaign in 2012 to remind parents to make sure their kids brush their teeth. Sometimes shortened to Brush Day, this day is all about the teeth and good oral health. 

Strategically designated the day after halloween, since that is a day where kids tend to eat the most sweets and candy's that are bad for the teeth. This is the day to remember how important it is to brush your teeth. 

Tips for Brushing 

• Brush your teeth twice a day
• Brush for a minimum of two minutes
• Be sure to brush along the gumline
• Brush up and down 
• Massage the gums and teeth as you brush, do not scrub or brush too hard
• Be sure to brush all surfaces including the chewing surface, the outside and inside of the teeth.
• See the American Dental Associations Brochure on Proper Brushing Techniques for more information

How to Observe

• Take the time to review proper teeth brushing with your children
• Brush with your kids so they can emulate your actions
• Buy new toothbrushes for you and your family
• Try different brands, bristles, and be sure you have the one that best works for your teeth
• Set a timer on your phone to be sure you are brushing for two full minutes

How does Brush Your Teeth Day Unite People

Show your family that you care about their oral health and spend extra time together to talk about and brush the teeth.