When is Children's Dental Health Month 2027?

National Children's Dental Health Month is February, so it runs from February 1 to February 28, 2027. The American Dental Association sponsors it each year to share why healthy habits start early.

How often should kids brush and floss?

The American Dental Association says to brush for 2 minutes, twice a day, and to clean between the teeth once a day. The How to Brush Your Teeth posters, the How to Floss poster and tracker and the tooth brushing charts all teach those habits.

How many teeth do children and adults have?

Children have 20 baby teeth and adults have 32 permanent teeth. The What Is Dental Health Month? poster and the Teeth and Eating Challenge Cards give those numbers, and the Parts of a Tooth and Inside a Tooth posters show what is inside a tooth.

What dental health activities work for preschool?

The Brush the Germs Away mat, tooth lacing craft, dot marker and trace and color pages, sorting mats for foods that are good for teeth, the Healthy Teeth emergent reader and the Dentist Office pretend play pack.

Is there a dental health experiment for older students?

Yes. In Which Drink Stains Teeth?, 3rd to 5th graders soak eggs in different drinks, predict what will happen and record the results. The Teeth and Eating challenge cards and Make a Healthy Teeth Poster extend the topic.

All of February 2027

Dental Health Month Activities for Kids

Teach brushing, flossing and tooth facts with posters, crafts, charts and a dentist office to play in.

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