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Smile Basics is where every healthy smile starts. Here you will find friendly, easy-to-follow lessons about looking after teeth every day — for kids to explore and for grown-ups to read together.
Seven places to start. Pick the one you are curious about today.
Brushing is the everyday habit at the heart of a healthy smile.
Some parts of a tooth are hard for a toothbrush to reach.
Fluoride is a word families hear a lot at the dentist.
What we eat and how often we eat it both matter to teeth.
“Sugar bugs” is the friendly name many families use when talking with young children about what happens to teeth.
A checkup is a regular visit to the dentist.
Toothpaste is not the same for every age.
These lessons are being written and reviewed by a pediatric dentist. Check back soon — new guides are added regularly.
This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.