Make Oral Hygiene Promotion More Fun with Dental Puppets

Children’s dental hygiene and care are important on multiple different levels as they go way beyond just keeping their smiles adorable and healthy. For example, untreated cavities cause both pain and infections that then lead to issues with speaking, playing, learning, and eating. On the other hand, it might be difficult to gain the interest of the little ones when it comes to adopting the seemingly boring routine of tooth brushing, flossing, and regular dentist check-ups. 

So, what can you as a current or future health educator or dental professional do to make the oral hygiene promotions more fun and exciting? The answer is quite simple – by using the dental puppets! Firstly, the kids will adore these plush, soft toys and secondly, these special puppets are equipped with real-looking teeth that are correctly positioned and arranged in the jaw, so you’ll be able to teach the kids more about the teeth, their purpose, and their importance. 

Demonstrating the Correct Flossing and Brushing Technique with the Dental Puppet

One of the most effective ways to teach a child something new is to show them how it’s done, and this is where the dental puppets show their full potential. They are fluffy and come in vivid colors, so maintaining the kids’ attention will not be a problem. As we mentioned, the specific design of these toys will allow you to explain the proper toothbrushing moves accurately, and simply let the kids repeat them until they adopt the good practices. 

The Kids Embrace New Information Better When Relaxed

If you are trying to teach children something new, the first thing to take care of is creating a pleasant environment where they feel safe and happy. Tooth brushing and dental care, in general, are usually unappealing for kids for various reasons, so presenting them with cute dental puppets who also happen to perform dental routines (with your help) is surely going to help. 

After all, is there a better way to soothe a child than with a soft, cuddly, and huggable puppet?

Playing with The Dental Plushies is Incredibly Beneficial for the Kids

Besides helping them to embrace a healthy dental routine, dental puppets help the children develop motor, social and emotional skills alongside creativity and general interest in the world around them. As dental puppets come in the form of a certain animal or being which has a lovely, friendly face, which will boost their confidence to interact with both the toys and the other kids.

As we mentioned the friendly face, let us just point out that once they recognize the Maggi Z Dragon or Ollie Mutt as their educational guide and character, the daily activities related to dental care will be carried out with more joy and ease, and this is exactly what you want to achieve as a dental health promoter and supporter. It is not a pure coincidence that we at StarSmilez make our original toys from the premium-quality plush which commonly has a calming effect due to its gentle texture. 

Imagination Has a Major Role in the Children Education Programmes

Going to the dentist’s office or even a tooth brushing can seem quite chaotic for a child, but when faced with the unthreatening and funny face of a dental puppet, the little one could change the perception and feel much safer. Their fluffy, protecting friends are helping them feel more independent and ready to explore the world without fear. 

Still, your role as an educator or dental professional isn’t just to simply play along. Always make sure to prepare the adequate material as you’ll need to maintain a constant interaction with the kids, or if you are a dentist who regularly uses dental puppets in the practice, try to be as creative and playful as possible. 

We at StarSmilez keep our door wide open for all of you who wish to truly make a difference in the children’s dental health department, so feel free to get in touch with us today and learn more about the benefits you’ll get from becoming a member of our community. Providing you with authentic educational content regularly is just one of it!

Where and How Can You Get the Dental Puppets?

Whether you are a pediatric dentist, public health educator, or a student who enjoys working with kids and is on the lookout for a perfect educational tool, our dental puppets can help you achieve your goals. We offer an Academic Discount Program which includes anatomical study dental puppet models, too which could be particularly important for the young soon-to-be professionals. 

We also have a category of dental puppets that come with the added orthodontics, and as soon as the youngsters see just how great they could look, the braces will not be the worst thing that could happen to them. 

We feel an urge to wrap this up with a truly important notice, and that is that through your purchases, StarSmilez helps children around the globe by providing them with the services and products necessary for appropriate dental care. Thank you!