UK - Big Brush 2019
Friday 1 November to Saturday 30 November
We are encouraging all parents in Oldham to back a borough-wide dental campaign that will help local children brush up on their tooth care.
Our annual month of toothbrushing is back and from Friday 1 November to Saturday 30 November we want to get as many under-fives to improve their oral hygiene as part of our Big Brush campaign.
Throughout the month children’s centres and many nurseries will be involved in the Big Brush campaign and some children will receive oral health packs containing toothpaste, toothbrushes, timers and written information.
Here’s some top tips for sparkling teeth:
Brush teeth twice a day especially at bedtime and at one other time in the day
Use family toothpaste containing the right amount of fluoride
Use a smear of family fluoride toothpaste for children under three and from three use a small pea size amount
Spit out after brushing and do not rinse with water
Help children to brush their teeth until they are at least seven years old
For a full list of tips on how to better look after children’s teeth, visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/babyteeth
Events taking place in Oldham during Big Brush 2019
Dental Playbox sessions
To celebrate Big Brush libraries are hosting a fun and interactive session which teaches children the importance of looking after their teeth and healthy eating.
Using puppets, giant toothbrushes and fun timers followed by a play session using role play outfits including masks, gloves, mirrors and toothbrushes, teddies with teeth, books and games to alleviate any fears that children may have about visiting the dentist.
Free event. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Thursday 7 November 1.30pm — 2.30pm at Royton Library
Thursday 14 November 1.30pm — 2.30pm at Chadderton Library
Wednesday 20 November 10am —11am at Oldham Library
Visit www.oldham-council.co.uk/libevent/ to book your place on this event.
Download the DJ Brush App
The NHS have developed a new app which uses music to make brushing teeth fun. The app plays 2 minutes of music taken from your smartphone or tablet to encourage brushing for an effective length of time.
Download the free app here: www.brushdj.com/
Smiles Matter – supervised brushing
Is your setting involved?
As part of the Big Brush campaign, we’re also encouraging schools, nurseries and other early years settings to take up the Greater Manchester Supervised Brushing programme for children aged 2 – 5.
Children get a free toothbrush, toothpaste and information pack to take home and are supervised to brush daily in school or nursery with toothpaste containing the correct amount of fluoride.
Can you help us encourage your child’s school or nursery to get involved with supervised brushing? Ask your child's school / nursery if they are taking part in this programme.
Find out more: www.oldham.gov.uk/smilesmatter
Oral Health Products
You can purchase toothbrushes and family fluoride toothpaste, along with Healthy Start vitamins at your local children’s centre. Just ask at the reception desk.
Remember to tweet us throughout the week with top tips that you find useful using when doing your brushing routines – just use the hashtag #OldhamBigBrush
We are encouraging all parents in Oldham to back a borough-wide dental campaign that will help local children brush up on their tooth care.
Our annual month of toothbrushing is back and from Friday 1 November to Saturday 30 November we want to get as many under-fives to improve their oral hygiene as part of our Big Brush campaign.
Throughout the month children’s centres and many nurseries will be involved in the Big Brush campaign and some children will receive oral health packs containing toothpaste, toothbrushes, timers and written information.
Here’s some top tips for sparkling teeth:
Brush teeth twice a day especially at bedtime and at one other time in the day
Use family toothpaste containing the right amount of fluoride
Use a smear of family fluoride toothpaste for children under three and from three use a small pea size amount
Spit out after brushing and do not rinse with water
Help children to brush their teeth until they are at least seven years old
For a full list of tips on how to better look after children’s teeth, visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/babyteeth
Events taking place in Oldham during Big Brush 2019
Dental Playbox sessions
To celebrate Big Brush libraries are hosting a fun and interactive session which teaches children the importance of looking after their teeth and healthy eating.
Using puppets, giant toothbrushes and fun timers followed by a play session using role play outfits including masks, gloves, mirrors and toothbrushes, teddies with teeth, books and games to alleviate any fears that children may have about visiting the dentist.
Free event. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Thursday 7 November 1.30pm — 2.30pm at Royton Library
Thursday 14 November 1.30pm — 2.30pm at Chadderton Library
Wednesday 20 November 10am —11am at Oldham Library
Visit www.oldham-council.co.uk/libevent/ to book your place on this event.
Download the DJ Brush App
The NHS have developed a new app which uses music to make brushing teeth fun. The app plays 2 minutes of music taken from your smartphone or tablet to encourage brushing for an effective length of time.
Download the free app here: www.brushdj.com/
Smiles Matter – supervised brushing
Is your setting involved?
As part of the Big Brush campaign, we’re also encouraging schools, nurseries and other early years settings to take up the Greater Manchester Supervised Brushing programme for children aged 2 – 5.
Children get a free toothbrush, toothpaste and information pack to take home and are supervised to brush daily in school or nursery with toothpaste containing the correct amount of fluoride.
Can you help us encourage your child’s school or nursery to get involved with supervised brushing? Ask your child's school / nursery if they are taking part in this programme.
Find out more: www.oldham.gov.uk/smilesmatter
Oral Health Products
You can purchase toothbrushes and family fluoride toothpaste, along with Healthy Start vitamins at your local children’s centre. Just ask at the reception desk.
Remember to tweet us throughout the week with top tips that you find useful using when doing your brushing routines – just use the hashtag #OldhamBigBrush
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