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🪥 What’s Inside Brushing My Teeth
This guide gently explores what brushing my teeth is, how it supports caring for my smile, and what might be included — like toothpaste texture, toothbrush feel, flavours, or occasional sparkles and comforts.
With soft colours, friendly visuals, and clear language, each panel supports emotional regulation, sensory understanding, and relational trust.
If brushing teeth feels unfamiliar or seems a little confusing sometimes, this guide is here to help things feel more manageable — one calm swirl at a time.
What’s Inside
Brushing My Teeth
A sensory‑safe guide to
texture, taste, sparkle, and
fresh feel of a smile.
Questions You Might Have
These gentle answers explain what tooth brushing feels like, tastes like, and why it matters, in clear and simple language. They’re here to help children, families, and educators understand textures, flavours, and brushing techniques — one calm swirl at a time.
🦷 Why should children brush their teeth?
Brushing your teeth helps keep them clean and shiny. It’s part of caring for your smile every day and prevents cavities.
🫧 What does toothpaste feel like?
The toothpaste might feel smooth or a little bubbly. It spreads gently across your teeth and creates a cleaning foam.
🪥 What does a toothbrush feel like?
The brush can feel tickly or soft. It helps polish your teeth without scratching, using gentle bristles to clean thoroughly.
🌱 What flavours does toothpaste come in?
Sometimes toothpaste tastes minty, sometimes it tastes sweet. Flavours help make brushing feel friendly and more enjoyable for children.
✨ How do teeth feel after brushing?
When you’re done, your teeth feel fresh and sparkly. Brushing helps you feel ready for the day or night with a clean, healthy smile.
🤍 Is tooth brushing safe for children with sensory sensitivities?
Yes, tooth brushing can be adapted for sensory sensitivities. Using soft‑bristled brushes, mild‑flavoured toothpaste, and gentle techniques can make brushing comfortable for all children.