Updated: 03/05/2020
At 1Dental, we know dental plans. We also know that without understanding the serious consequences of poor dental health, children have no compelling incentive to stand there and swipe that toothbrush around for more than just a few obligatory seconds. Singing a toothbrushing song is a classic solution that will get your child excited about brushing their teeth at home, but how many tooth songs do you know offhand?
Best Toothbrushing Songs for Kids
We have researched some great songs with familiar tunes, listed below, to help teach children the value of healthy teeth and get them excited to say, “I brushed my teeth!”
Here are some of our favorite toothbrushing songs:
Are Your Teeth Clean and White?
(To the tune of “Do Your Ears Hang Low”)
Are your teeth clean and white?
Do you brush them every night?
Do you brush them in the morning?
Do you brush them right?
Do you brush them side to side?
Are your teeth clean and white?
Do you floss them good
To remove the bits of food?
Do you floss them every day
Like you know you should?
Do you take good care of
The teeth that are there?
Do you floss them good?
(Disclaimer: As somewhat of a word nerd, I don’t advocate poor grammar. Use that song at your own discretion. If you’re a normal person, please ignore this disclaimer.)
Got My Toothpaste
(To the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)
Got my toothpaste, got my brush,
I won’t hurry, I won’t rush.
Making sure my teeth are clean,
Front and back and in-between,
When I brush for quite a while,
I will have a happy smile.
I’ve Been Brushing
(To the tune of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”)
I’ve been brushing with my toothbrush,
Brushing every day
I’ve been brushing with my toothbrush,
It’s how I fight decay.
All my teeth are gonna sparkle,
How proud I will be.
Every time I want to smile, my
Teeth will shine for me!
Always brush your teeth,
Every single day.
Keep those cavities away!
Use your brush and paste,
Just the way you should,
Keep your smile a-lookin’ good!
Feel free to visit the Preschool Education website for even more ideas.
Do you sing toothbrushing songs with your kids? Do they visit the dentist regularly?
Great idea love all
I think I’ll try a few of these songs myself! But I’ve never heard of “Do Your Ears Hang Low” in my entire life. I have no idea what that tune would be.
Great! Hope it goes well. Here’s the “Do Your Ears Hang Low” song.
We tell our smaller patients that the minimum time to brush their teeth is the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song to themself. They enjoy humming this song and wishing themselves a Happy Birthday every time they brush.
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very cute! :)
Great ideas! I have a 3 year old. He’d love this.