ADHA - Kid's Stuff
Gives children valuable oral health information, answers to common questions about their teeth, and some fun online games by The American Dental Hygienists' Association.
http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/
American Dental Association Animations
Teaches about primary teeth and permanent teeth, brushing, flossing, periodontal disease and root canal treatment. [Requires free Flash download.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/animation/index.asp
Animated-Teeth.com
Information about electric toothbrushes, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, cold sores, canker sores, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth, and crowns.
http://www.animated-teeth.com/
Colgate Kids World
Play online games, puzzles, and other activities that teach about keeping teeth healthy.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/HomePage.cvsp
Games & Puzzles
Play match-a-tooth, take a dental space trip, try a game show, connect the dots, or search for words. From the American Dental Association. [Require free Flash or Adobe downloads.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/games.asp
Healthy Teeth
Learn about cavities, protecting teeth, getting braces, not smoking, and what happens at the dentist. Try some experiments and take a quiz.
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
How Does Fluoride Work?
Find out how fluoride fights cavities, where it comes from, and why it's important.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/fluoride.html
KidsHealth: How Does Fluoride Work?
Explains what it is, how it works on teeth, and where to get it.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/fluoride.html
KidsHealth: Taking Care of Your Teeth
Tells why healthy teeth are important, different things people have used to clean them, and how to brush and floss.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/teeth.html
KidsHealth: What's a Cavity?
Learn what causes tooth decay, what the dentist does, and how to take care of teeth.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/cavity.html
Milk Matters
Meet Buddy Brush and Bo Vine to learn how calcium in milk and other foods help keep teeth healthy. Includes coloring pages, puzzles and games. [PDF]
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/kids/kidsteens.cfm
Mouth Power
Play the online game and learn why it is so important to take care of your mouth and your teeth. Sponsored by the American Dental Association and the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Dentistry.
http://www.mouthpower.org/
SmileKids
Learn about healthy teeth, get tips for brushing and flossing, play games, do puzzles, and color pages.
http://www.keepkidssmiling.com/
Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
Learn what is bad about some snacks, how sugars attack teeth, and ways to snack smart. Includes a list of good foods and snack reminders.
http://www.kidsource.com/health/snack.smart.html
Supertooth
A collection of projects and experiments for home and school, showing the effects of plaque on tooth enamel and how decay develops.
http://supertooth.ndk.biz/
TeensHealth: Canker Sores
Article discusses what they are, what causes them, if they are contagious, and how they are treated.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/canker.html
TeensHealth: Gum Disease
Explains what it is, who can get it, why braces can be a problem, how it's treated, and tips for prevention.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/gum_disease.html
TeensHealth: Mouth and Teeth
Lists the parts of the mouth, how they develop, what they do, and what can go wrong.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/mouth_teeth.html
TeensHealth: What Causes Bad Breath?
Article explains the truth about halitosis and gives answers to common myths.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/halitosis.html
Teeth and Teeth Care
Find out what they do, what they are made of, and how they decay. Child and Youth Health gives tips for keeping toothbrushes clean, having a healthy mouth, and tooth-friendly foods and drinks.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2173
Tooth Fairy Castle
Features a story about how the tooth fairies make magic.
http://jove.prohosting.com/pearle/
Visit the Dentist With Marty
Listen or read along as Marty takes a trip to the dentist and learns how to protect his teeth. [Requires free Flash download.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/story.asp
WDA.org Activities
Suggestions for classroom activities and home experiments using everyday items to find out about tooth care.
http://www.wda.org/categories/12-oral-health-topics/subcategories/18-kids-corner
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