Dry Erase Printable Brushing Chart

This dry erase printable brushing chart was created as part of a sponsored post for American Dental Association.

I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to teeth.  While I won’t swear that I floss religiously {wink}, taking care of my teeth and my kids’ teeth is really important to me.  As I tell my kids, you get one set of adult teeth and they need to last for a really long time.  I believe in regular dental visits and, in addition to other healthy habits, I like my kids to brush their teeth two times a day.  Like most kids, it isn’t a given that brushing always happens so I created a dry erase printable brushing chart to serve as a visual reminder … and you can use it too!

Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month?  It’s a great time to think about healthy habits and help those little ones take responsibility for their hygiene.  Oral health begins at birth.  Babies are born with teeth under their gums so good oral hygiene is important right from the start.  It’s just as important to care for baby teeth as it is to care for adult teeth.  The American Dental Association {ADA} recommends taking your baby to the dentist after the first tooth arrives but before their first birthday.  Being proactive can help your little one have a healthy smile for life!

Healthy habits take place all day long, not just with a morning and evening brushing.  The ADA recommends kids use fluoride toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, avoid sugary drinks and baby bottles in bed, and start flossing as soon as teeth touch.  You can check out 10 quick tips here.

Starting and ending the day with clean teeth definitely helps maintain a healthy smile … and instead of nagging, you can remind the kiddos with this simple brushing chart.  Download the colorful version that we use or a simple black and red version by clicking the link below.

colorful brushing chart printable

red and black brushing chart printable

This printable is designed to fit into an 8×10 frame so it can be used repeatedly with a dry erase marker.  If you’d prefer, you can also print it out weekly and tape it to the mirror.

Once you’ve printed the chart, trim it as needed to fit the frame.

Place it behind the glass in a frame and secure the back.

To make it easy, you’ll want to keep a dry erase marker at hand.  Use a piece of adhesive Velcro or an adhesive magnet to attach the marker to the frame.

Place one piece on the frame and one piece on the marker.  Since the adhesive tends to wear out after a while, you may want to use a dab of hot glue to hold it in place.

The kids can check the appropriate box after brushing {there are two boxes for each day, one for morning and one for evening} …

… and you can wipe the glass clean at the end of every week so it’s ready to be reused when Sunday rolls around again.

This is such a simple way to keep the kids on track.  What tips and tricks do you have to help your kids develop healthy habits?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Dental Association.