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This chart allows children to mark off when they have cleaned their teeth, morning and night, Monday to Sunday for a period of four weeks.

* Adapted from Western Sydney Local Health District Tooth Smart Chart

The toothbrushing chart is a tool to help parents to motivate their children to brush their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste morning and night. Children like praise as a motivation for good behaviour. The following non-junk rewards can be offered to children when they reach their tooth brushing goal:

• Going to the park
• Going for a picnic (even in the backyard)
• Going for a bike ride or a swim
• Going to the library
• Watching a movie
• Having a friend stay over
• Having a special day out

Guidelines for healthy teeth

• Eat well: Give healthy snacks during the day like fruit, cheese and vegetable sticks.
• Drink well: Give tap water between meals.
• Clean well: Help your child to brush their teeth morning and night.
• Stay well: Have a dental check-up every year.

* Adapted from the Tooth smart goals and rewards tip sheet​