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CIGNA's Online Dental Toolkit for Parents and Children

Welcome to CIGNA's Online Dental Toolkit for Parents and Children.

Does your little one run and hide every time you get the toothbrush out? Brushing and flossing may feel like a chore to some children - and to some parents too. There are plenty of measures parents can take to instill good oral health practices at an early age. Good dental care starts early.

Scroll down this page for tips on how to make brushing more fun, and to find activities you can do with your children.

Gum disease: Click on the image above to view a message from CIGNA about how gum disease affects overall health

Help Protect Your Child's Dental Health

Your Child's First Dental Visit (PDF 337k) - Know what to expect when visiting the dentist for the first time
There's Nothing Trivial about Primary Teeth (PDF 120k) - Find out why baby teeth are so important
Oral Health & Adolescence (PDF 385k) - Learn about your teen or pre-teen's unique dental care needs.

DocRock- Click on the image above to learn a song that teaches children the importance of brushing their teeth

Activities to Do with Your Children

Daily Dental Tracker (PDF 64k) - Help your child track his or her dental hygiene activity
Coloring Pages for Children (PDF 426k) - Print these fun dental images for your child to color
Cavity Risk Assessment Tool - Take this online quiz to identify factors that might increase your - and your child's - risk for cavities
Dental Sudoku (PDF 56k)- Play this Sudoku game adapted to remind them about good dental care (ages 10-14).
Sudoku Answers

Tooth decay is on the rise in children ages two to five. Click on the image above to hear tips from Dr. Miles Hall, CIGNA Dental Director, to help kids practice good oral health.