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Brush Up on Your Dental Care Video and Guide

Good oral health and maintaining a healthy smile are important for everyone. Special Olympics offers a Brush Up On Your Dental Care video and guide to help people with disabilities understand and develop good oral hygiene habits, including brushing techniques, preparing for dental visits and common dental problems.

The easy-to-understand video demonstrates, step by step, how to prepare for a dental visit and care for your dental health.

The Brush Up on Your Dental Care Guide offers caregivers and self-advocates information on developing and maintaining a complete oral hygiene program. Information includes:

  • Easy-to-follow instructions on proper brushing, rinsing and flossing techniques
  • Suggestions for adaptive positions for these activities
  • Common dental problems
  • Oral health considerations during the growth and development of a child with intellectual disabilities