Forming a Habox habit
1. Pairing
In the morning, I will pair
tooth-brushing with:
The best way to create a habit is to pair
toothbrushing with something you already do.
It could be washing your face, going to the toilet,
having a bath or shower, getting ready for bed, or
getting dressed in the morning or even reading a
In the evening, I will pair
book.
tooth-brushing with:
Write here what you and your child always do and
tag brushing onto that daily habit.
2. Set a goal
3. Action Plan
Starting at the top of the list, tick each one you
Here is what to do with your goal:
already do. When you reach one you don’t, hey
presto, here is your goal!
Specific Write it down in your
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box and tell someone about it,
Brushing once daily
or post your goal on instagram
#haboxhabits
Brushing twice daily
Measurable Help your child use
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the brushing chart to mark the
Brushing twice daily, using a timer
days you do it
Attainable Don’t skip any of the
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Brushing twice daily, using a timer,
goals on the list or move on to
before breakfast & before bed
the next one too soon.
Relevant They are all toothy
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Brushing twice daily, using a timer,
goals!
before breakfast & before bed,
Time Only move on to the next
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and flossing
goal once you have completed
at least a full week of the
previous one.
It can take a few weeks to move from one level to the next, but
remember you’re aiming for progress, not perfection.
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Oral health basics
Brushing
Food & snacking
• Brush for two minutes
• Choose tooth-friendly snacks
(use the timer!)
for between meals to allow
• Use a fluoride toothpaste.
teeth time to repair. (See our
• Twice a day. Before
FAQ online)
Breakfast & Before Bed.
• Drink water and milk
• Spit out the toothpaste
between meals.
and don’t rinse.
#chooseandsave sugary treats
for after meals. Sugar is safer
for teeth if it’s after a meal.
Remember, if this is routine,
the odd sugary treat will cause
less damage as the teeth will
be strong, so don’t battle with
the parent guilt!
Dentist
• As soon as your child gets
their first tooth or when they
reach one year old. it’s time to
take a trip to the dentist.
• Visit the dentist at least every
six months (they may ask you
to go more often)
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Brushing charts
Ask a grown up to help you cut the chart out
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Ask a grown up to help you cut the chart out
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Ask a grown up to help you cut the chart out
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