Brushing Your Teeth In A High Tech, Kid's World

Which do you love more: your mobile phone, or your healthy smile? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more Americans value their phones—4.8 billion people own mobile devices, while 4.2 billion own a toothbrush.

Don’t let these numbers reflect your household! After all, a toothbrush costs just a few dollars versus a few hundred dollars, and healthy teeth are priceless. With numbers skewed in favor of high-tech over hygiene, it’s no surprise that more than 100 million Americans are missing one or more of their teeth.

Thank goodness that owning electronics and possessing the basics aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, why not use your smart phone in conjunction with your toothbrush? Here are some APD posts that demonstrate how you and the kiddos can take advantage of electronics to promote healthy hygiene:

5 Fun Apps that will Get Kids Brushing. With the fun apps suggested here, including the Disney Magic Timer, your child can brush while playing a game that rewards them with fun characters for brushing longer.

Mouth Healthy Kids: Free Videos to Help Kids Brush. Free videos with singing and dancing cartoon characters can make brushing feel like less of a chore. Click on the link to find out how the Sesame Street gang and other fun characters are on board with the concept.

5 Ways to Get Kids Brushing with the Help of Electronics. Brush while dancing, playing a game, or listening to music. This post will help with ideas for upping your toothbrushing game with a little help from technology. And if electronics are that appealing, why not see if the switch to an electronic toothbrush helps!

Help Your Kid Become a Toothsaver. This free, interactive app, designed by the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, involves witches, superheroes, and fairytale characters. Read the article to find out how your child can save the day as they brush!