Brushing teeth for children: rules, choosing a brush, cartoons

Why brush your teeth

Reasons why hygiene should be taught from an early age:

prevention of stone formation;
prevention of caries, stomatitis, periodontitis, and other inflammatory and infectious processes;
prevention of diseases of the ENT organs, gastrointestinal pathologies;
elimination of unpleasant odor;
prevention of changes in bite, diction.

The structure of the enamel in children is much thinner than in adults. Therefore, it is easier for infections to penetrate through a thin surface. While eating, pieces of food remain in hard-to-reach spaces. Bacteria form plaque, which becomes calculus and causes gingivitis and periodontitis. If you don't brush your children's teeth, this will lead to premature tooth loss, malocclusion, and even digestive diseases.

Nature has it in such a way that the mammary bone tissue is immediately replaced by the molar tissue. Diseases of the oral cavity are accompanied by an inflammatory process, which gradually, without timely treatment, leads to caries and tooth decay. All this causes early loss.

In this case, permanent bone tissue has not yet erupted, and its absence in normal quantities leads to the fact that the baby does not chew food completely. It enters the stomach, which finds it very difficult to digest it in this state. A lot of hydrochloric acid is produced, which is part of the gastric juice. Acid causes irritation of the mucous membrane. This process causes gastritis or ulcers.

Another danger of lack of normal hygiene is ENT diseases and chronic pathologies of the respiratory system. Getting into the bloodstream through microcracks in the gums, the infection causes the development of sinusitis, tonsillitis, sore throat and even meningitis.

Against the background of premature loss, an incorrect bite is formed. This leads to changes in diction and deformation of facial features.

When to start dental care

Even newborns already need hygiene. Carbohydrates contained in breast milk negatively affect thin enamel, like any other food.

The first eruption occurs at 7–9 months. Until this time, you can take care of your oral cavity using napkins or cotton pads soaked in a weak solution of baking soda.

The front teeth on the lower and upper jaws erupt first. To clean them, Dr. Zubastik recommends using a gauze pad soaked in water. Gauze has an abrasive structure, so it removes soft stone from enamel well. An alternative to this method is a silicone finger tip. It will gently remove deposits from the teeth and act as a massager for the gums.

Mom Alena tells how she teaches brushing her teeth:

There is no point in using the paste for up to a year. Because children simply will not be able to rinse their mouths at this age. As the instructions say, many pastes can be swallowed and nothing will happen, but it is better to use water.

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Children's oral care products

The following options exist:

Dental wipes. The abrasive structure will remove plaque from the surface of the enamel, tongue, gums, and mucous membrane of the cheeks (a large number of bacteria also accumulate in these areas).
Silicone double-sided nozzle (puts on the finger). Equipped with bristles on one side, and on the other with convex pimples for cleansing the tongue, cheeks, and gums. After each plaque removal, it is thoroughly washed and placed in a special container.
Paste. Mandatory composition: casein, calcium, xylitol. They improve the structure of bone tissue and have bactericidal properties. Up to 3 years, buy toothpastes that do not contain fluoride.
Rinse aids. Approved for use from 6 years of age. They help prevent caries, heal wounds on the mucous membrane, and additionally clean the enamel.
Brush. It can be conventional or ultrasonic. Approved for use from 1 year. Working head 1–2 cm, soft bristles and comfortable handle.

It is impossible to say definitely how to choose a paste, rinse aid or other products. There are a lot of manufacturing companies, and they all promise excellent results. But not all manufacturers are conscientious. Therefore, it is better to ask your dentist which care products to give preference to.

Many pastes contain dyes and flavorings that cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, only a dentist after an examination can advise what is best to choose.

Cartoons about teeth for older children

Here I will list what we watched with our son, who is now 6 years 7 months old.

The Adventures of Adibu

The main character is a boy who can shrink and travel on a spaceship with a robot throughout his body. We are already familiar with this hero from the lesson about human skin. This is a series of educational cartoons on anatomy.

Good Doctor Dentist

The children came for a regular check-up, but the boy was afraid to sit in a chair. Then the good doctor told the tale of Zubland, how she was attacked by monsters and how she managed to free herself from them. Perfect for children 3+.

Once upon a time there was a Life - mouth

This is a French series about the organs of our body. We met him in a lesson about the human skeleton. If your child is just beginning his journey into anatomy, sit down next to him and explain who is who and what functions he performs.

Sid the little scientist

An older preschooler who wants to know everything. This time the boy became interested in why his mother did not allow him to eat a lot of sweets. The teacher discussed the question in the group.

The American presentation of the series may seem unusual to Russians; in fact, the problem lies in the translation. If your child speaks English, I advise you to find the original Sid The Science Kid – A Brush With Teeth.

A trip around the world for dazzling smiles

Doctor Rabbit travels around the world to teach children of all countries how to brush their teeth. While watching history, children will also be able to repeat geographical landmarks.

Legend of the Tooth Kingdom

A real fairy tale, where there is an evil wizard, a kingdom and heroes saving him.

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Cleaning Rules

The outer, inner and chewing surfaces should be cleaned using sweeping movements, from the gums to the edges of the bone tissue. Rotational movements massage the gums.

The technique looks like this:

clean external surfaces;
clean internal surfaces;
clean chewing surfaces;
clean your tongue.

1 step 2 step 3 step 4 step 5 step 6 step 7 step 8 step

Procedure time – 1 min. There is no need to press hard on the brush. Thus, gums and enamel can be damaged.

Children brushing their teeth: how to add mindfulness to the game

Children are usually ready for this stage at the age of 2–3 years. Action plan for parents:

the baby stands in front of the mirror, and the parent stands behind him;
the baby holds the toothbrush himself, and the parent holds his hand;
Mom or dad gently guide the baby’s movements: the movement of the brush should be from the gum to the edge of the tooth;
Parents ask the baby to rinse his mouth and finish brushing his teeth.

This simple lesson should be repeated every day, gradually offering the child more and more independence.

Choosing a brush

Please note the following points:

Model and design. To instill a healthy habit, get them interested. It is better to choose a bright product that depicts your favorite fairy tales and cartoon characters. In a playful way, convince your child that the attribute is a good friend who helps protect against diseases.
Age appropriate. After one year and in preschool age, you need to choose soft bristles; from 6 to 10 years – with medium hardness. The highest quality stone removal will be with a bristle height of no more than 10 mm.
Pen. Comfortable, made of non-slip material. A slippery handle causes mechanical damage to the mucous membrane.
Working head. Dentists recommend using a brush with a head of 1–2 cm. Any inconvenience causes the child to dislike the procedure. And this happens mainly if the head is large.

In any case, it is advisable to consult a dentist.

Help Kai. I'm going to the doctor

The cartoon about the kind dentist and the boy Kaya, who was very afraid to go to the dentist, will appeal to all kids. It turns out that everyone is scared before the visit! The main thing is that your mother is nearby, and the doctor says that you are doing great. Then you are not afraid of anything.

Read also: Myths about brushing your teeth: how not to make your dentist laugh

Watch this cartoon about teeth in Ukrainian with your little one.

Tari bird

A cartoon about a dentist in the animal world from your childhood will also appeal to modern kids. Such cartoons about the teeth of a crocodile and a kind bird will explain how important it is to brush your teeth.

Good doctor dentist

There should also be educational cartoons about teeth: this one will answer all your questions! What foods are good to eat for healthy teeth, how often to go to the doctor and how to use dental floss? Answers in a cartoon about doctors for children.

Three cats - Baby tooth

A cartoon about a dentist tells how children lose their baby teeth.

Read also: Waiting for the Tooth Fairy: when baby teeth start falling out

A great excuse to tell your little one about the mysterious tooth fairy!

Video: youtube channels Viktor Prikhodko, Michael K, Soyuzmultfilm studio cartoons, Videal.Ru | Video production, Three Cats

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Parents have long understood the educational and developmental impact that videos have on their offspring. Cartoons about teeth for children will help them, through fairy-tale characters, understand why to brush their teeth, how to do it, how many times a day.

Hello my dear readers! We have already conducted the first lesson on the path to knowledge of the oral cavity, and through receiving information we will definitely come to its purity. I don’t know yet how long the themed week about teeth will be, but I immediately want to highlight the videos that will accompany the games, experiments and crafts. If you have not yet read the first part, be sure to follow the link and determine if this level is appropriate for your child’s age.

But in this article, the age of the viewer is not so important; I will try to cover as many cartoons as possible so that everyone can find something suitable for themselves.

Cartoons about teeth for little ones

Since my son and I are trying to play with the topic of hygiene from all sides, I decided to collect everything related to it. If a child, for example, loves Masha and the Bear, but the idea of an educational video where they teach how to brush their teeth correctly is alien to him. Such a child, having watched with his mother how a poor girl suffers from a toothache, will more easily agree to watch cartoons chosen by an adult. And also, quite likely, they will watch them more carefully. Therefore, dear parents, choose your child’s favorite character for the first viewing. Let's begin!

Fixies

Most kids adore TV series about these small, but so smart heroes. In this series, children will learn how an electric toothbrush works and what not to do with it.

Queen Toothbrush

I think this story is familiar to every mother and every father, because it went with us through our entire childhood. It was filmed in 1962 and is the best quality video I could find. Let me remind you that it talks about a girl who did not want to bathe, wash her hands, comb her hair or brush her teeth. I would say that this fairy tale is about hygiene in general, but it definitely wouldn’t hurt for kids to watch it.

Tari bird

A wonderful cartoon about a crocodile who did not keep his mouth clean and got what happens to all dirty people - a toothache!

Sweet life

As I wrote above, Masha is an example of children's logic; it is understandable to kids. After watching, I advise you to discuss the girl’s behavior.

Lu Lu discovers the world

A little girl named Lu Lu does her evening routine without ceasing to play pranks. She scares her dad and forgets to turn off the water in the bathroom, but the main surprise awaits her mom.

Mister Man

Mr. Rude, Grumpy and Sloppy show the kids how not to behave and what not to do. It is better for adults to be nearby during viewing to discuss the behavior of the characters with the child. Roger Hargreaves is the author of the book on which this cartoon is based.

Motya the hippopotamus

Cartoon about brushing teeth for very young children 1.5-2.5 years old. It lasts less than a minute, there is practically no plot development. But many little ones may fall in love with a cute hippo and show a desire to imitate him.

About a naughty boy

This fairy tale made a double impression on me. At first it develops quite dynamically, but its end is unexpected and rather “crumpled”. But this is the opinion of an adult, but my son liked it.

Songs to help kids with hygiene

I would like to draw your attention to one action that greatly helps parents teach their children to be clean. We tried out poems and songs by our own example, my son happily repeated the words and ran to the bathroom. It acts as an anthem, a call to action, and in a playful way.

Lessons from Pinga and Croki

An interesting, rather rhythmic song from a little penguin and a crocodile.

Keeping your mouth clean with Kitty

The presentation of this Japanese story for the little ones is a little unusual. But you must admit that it is sometimes difficult for adults to guess what exactly a child will react to, what will sink into his soul.

Kitty the cat did not put her mouth in order, but in the morning she met friends who told her what could happen to her teeth. The cartoon is suitable for the most sensitive children - even the monsters are depicted as cute. At the same time, under the chant at the end of the video, many children on the planet happily pick up the brush. Try to learn it with your baby.

Song – Brushing our teeth

And this song is an interpretation of the famous English song about a bus. I like that the boy uses the brush in the right directions, because this also needs to be taught.

Three kittens - a song

Kittens, beloved by many, sing a song about morning procedures, not forgetting, of course, about the brush and toothpaste.

Cartoons about teeth for older children

Here I will list what we watched with our son, who is now 6 years 7 months old.

The Adventures of Adibu

Good Doctor Dentist

Once upon a time there was a Life - mouth

Sid the little scientist

An older preschooler who wants to know everything. This time the boy became interested in why his mother did not allow him to eat a lot of sweets. The teacher discussed the question in the group.

A trip around the world for dazzling smiles

Doctor Rabbit travels around the world to teach children of all countries how to brush their teeth. While watching history, children will also be able to repeat geographical landmarks.

Legend of the Tooth Kingdom

A real fairy tale, where there is an evil wizard, a kingdom and heroes saving him.

We brush our teeth while playing

Start teaching your son or daughter about oral hygiene from the age of 7 months. Then at the subconscious level it will be deposited that the cleansing procedure is a necessary process. And of course, be patient, because the kids refuse the procedure the first time.

Funny crocodile:

On a piece of paper, draw a crocodile with an open mouth.
Near each tooth, add a pest insect that bites it and hurts it.
Take an eraser and erase these bugs one by one, showing that they need to get rid of.

Thanks to this game, Nicole became uncomfortable with bacteria living in her mouth and she ran to get them out:

Psychologists say that 60% of children after such a game run to the bathroom and brush their teeth independently and with pleasure.

In addition, buy a model with a sound and light effect, a timer that will notify you when the manipulation is complete. Children are always fascinated by lights and sounds. This way, the cleaning process will be interesting.

Try watching cartoons together that talk about hygiene in a playful way. Visibility also works in a positive direction. In the excerpt.

Dental treatment cartoons

The right attitude works wonders.
And if your mother’s words about “that the doctor will just look at your neck and listen to how you breathe” are not enough, you need to use... cartoons. Yes, yes, wonderful, kind, funny and explanatory. Tested by caring mothers - after such screenings on the eve of a visit to the clinic, the child behaves calmer. And if he starts whining, the conversation can be diverted towards discussing the cartoon. The child will join the conversation, and the doctor’s appointment will go smoothly (or with fewer tears than usual).

In general, add these cartoons to your children's playlist!

Cartoon "Doctor Aibolit"

A hit for many generations, which shapes the image of a good doctor. You can take a toy with you to your appointment so that the doctor can listen to it (along with your child).

Cartoon “About the hippopotamus who was afraid of vaccinations”

And this Soviet cartoon can and should be shown before the next vaccination or the need to get an injection.

Cartoon "Luntik and his friends", series "Vaccination"

And this cartoon is also recommended for viewing before vaccination.

Cartoon "Fixies", series "Blood Test"

Donating blood is always a challenge. Although... If blood is taken from a vein, you still shouldn’t be afraid. Before this, you need to look at the story of how fixers Simka and Nolik talk about this in detail.

Cartoon "Tari Bird"

A visit to the dentist's office is a test for the nervous system of the mother, child and doctor. But if you tune in to the good things and watch a cartoon in advance about how your teeth hurt if you don’t take care of them, your visit to the dentist will take place with fewer emotional outbursts.

Cartoon "Good Doctor Dentist"

To keep their teeth healthy, young children need to visit the dentist at least once every six months. Therefore, this cartoon will help the child psychologically prepare for an appointment with the dentist.

Cartoon "Three Cats", series "Milk Tooth"

Judging by the number of cartoons on the topic of dental health, this topic was extremely relevant in childhood for their creators!

Cartoon "Forest Story"

If your child has a toothache and needs treatment, show your child this cartoon before going to the doctor.

Cartoon "The pencil is sick"

The kid will love this colorful cartoon in which Pencil needs the help of a doctor. Watch with your child, and comment on the necessary episodes so that the child understands: there is no need to be afraid of doctors.

Cartoon "Robocar Poli", series "Be Healthy"

This story about rescue cars will tell your child how important it is to take care of their health. And if you feel unwell, you should immediately contact a doctor.

How does your baby behave at the doctor’s appointment?

If the baby refuses

Under no circumstances should you scold or punish. Forming a useful habit is a matter of time. Follow these rules:

First, just let him play with the brush - the little one will look at it and will definitely “pull” it into his mouth. Then gradually imitate cleaning with your baby's hand.
Talking about how teeth will run away if you don’t “wash” them.
Dentists have mock-ups of jaws that can clearly demonstrate what happens if you don’t clean the oral cavity.
Let your child choose their own hygiene accessories.

In this video, Inessa talks about her approach to the baby:

Encourage every success - with a walk outside, delicious fruit, a favorite game.

The Tale of the Doctor and Masha

Once upon a time there lived an ordinary girl, Masha, very similar to all the other children, girls and boys. Masha was eating a nut one day and suddenly her tooth ached. This has never happened to Masha before. But the tooth started hurting and stopped, and Mashina’s mother only got upset and said that she definitely needed to see a doctor. Masha and her mother came to the doctor, as soon as they entered the office, Masha screamed: “Oh, I know, you are an uncle doctor in a white coat, you will treat me, I don’t like doctors!” “Well, I didn’t intend to treat anyone yet, I’ll just take a look,” the doctor answered and asked Masha to open her mouth. Indeed, he just looked and said: “Well, the tooth needs to be treated.” “I don’t want to treat anything,” Masha shouted in fear, “I’m afraid to treat!” I just won’t eat nuts anymore, just soft bread! But the doctor looked into her eyes and quietly calmly answered: “And if I tell you in detail how and what we will treat, and you understand that it is not painful and not scary, then maybe you will agree?” “No,” Masha said insistently. - What if I tell you that doctors are all a little bit wizards? We have magic pills, magic ointments and powders. For example, I will give your mother a magic pill of courage. If you are afraid to undergo treatment, your mother will give it to you and the fear will go away. - Are there really such pills? - asked Masha.

- And not only those. I also have magic water. The place where I spray it stops hurting for a while. So, if you come to treat your tooth, I will do everything so that you don’t get hurt in any way. Doctors generally always use this water or ointment when necessary, so the doctor cannot hurt you, only if it’s just a little bit. But I learned the most important magic from Santa Claus, because doctors and physicians learn magic even from him. But I will only show you what this secret is if you come to treat your tooth. “No, I’d rather not eat nuts anymore,” said Masha and did not treat the tooth. And on the way home, she kept wondering what kind of magic it was that Santa Claus taught the doctor. She was interested, but did not want to be treated at all. Masha definitely decided to just stop eating nuts.

Days passed, and, unfortunately, despite the Machine's efforts, the tooth sometimes hurt. Mom tried to persuade Masha to treat the tooth so that it would not hurt more, but Masha thought that she knew a way out. She stopped eating everything solid and sweet and asked her mother to cook only porridge or soup. Only, despite the Machine’s inventions, the tooth sometimes still hurt, and one morning it hurt so much that Masha cried: “Oh-oh-oh, mom, why didn’t you say that it would hurt SO much!” - Mashenka, I said that it could become very painful, but you didn’t want to listen to me. Let's go to the doctor, because he gave us a magic pill of courage just for this case. — Will the tooth stop hurting immediately? “I assure you, as soon as the doctor cures your tooth, you won’t even remember about it again.”

And mom gave Masha a magic pill. Masha didn’t know whether it was because of the pill, or because the tooth began to hurt very badly, she almost ran with her mother to the doctor. “Hello,” said the doctor, “well, the day has come to show you real magic!” First, I’ll sprinkle magic water in your mouth so that you don’t feel pain, and then I’ll touch it next to the tooth with a magic wand, cast a spell that Santa Claus taught me, and a magic snowdrift will grow in your mouth. And then your mouth will feel nothing but cold. Then I will clean your tooth with a magic machine, and I will seal the hole in it with magic plasticine, which hardens in less than a minute. That's all. Does this really sound scary? “Oh, it’s not scary at all,” said Masha, “just hurry up, doctor, otherwise your tooth hurts a lot.” She quickly sat down in an amazing chair, and the doctor did everything exactly as he said. And she actually felt like a magical snowdrift was growing in her mouth, and when it grew, the tooth stopped hurting. And it’s true, it wasn’t painful or scary at all. And then Masha realized that doctors really are real good wizards. And you guys, remember this more often, because there is no kinder and more magical profession in the world. And when you are a little scared to go to the doctor, ask your mother for a courage pill, because overcoming your fear is the most difficult thing, everything else is nothing in comparison.

Features of professional oral hygiene

There are 4 methods of professional plaque removal. But not all of them are suitable for children. Ultrasound and laser are allowed from 14 years of age. Mechanical cleaning is practically no longer used.

A three-year-old boy has his teeth cleaned at the dentist:

In childhood, soft stone removal is carried out using the Air-flow method, but only when the enamel is mineralized. It is finally formed a year after eruption. The sandblasting technique perfectly eliminates hard and soft plaque and prevents caries.

Cartoon about dental treatment all episodes in a row

But in this article, the age of the viewer is not so important; I will try to cover as many cartoons as possible so that everyone can find something suitable for themselves.

How is cleaning done at the dentist?

It is advisable that the pediatrician find an approach to the child, because if the baby is afraid, then the matter will not come to cleaning.

Procedure steps:

If necessary, to eliminate even the slightest pain, an anesthetic gel is applied to the gums.
Sanitation of the oral cavity is mandatory.
Special soft brushes are used.
The dentist cleans each tooth. First from the front, then from the back (vestibular and oral side).
Then the surfaces are polished and fluoridated.

After the procedure, a hygiene lesson is required. The dentist will show you how neat your teeth have become and tell you how to properly care for them.

Cowardly Hedgehog and a sick tooth

One day, a little Hedgehog who lived on the very outskirts of a forest clearing, where a big, big birch tree grows - well, you know - had a toothache. Indigenous, the farthest. He had never had toothache before. The milk ones fell out by themselves, new ones grew to replace them, and everything was fine. And this tooth suddenly became capricious and got sick. The hedgehog did not say anything to his mother. I thought: nothing, I’ll be patient a little, it will go away on its own. He only told his best friend, Belchonok, about this. - What you?! - Belchonok immediately exclaimed. – You need to urgently treat this bad tooth! The hedgehog was silent for a while, then admitted: “You know, if I tell my mom about this, she’ll take me to the doctor, and I… I’m a little scared.” -What are you afraid of? - asked Belchonok. – I’m afraid that treating the tooth will be painful. “Ah-ah, I see,” Hedgehog’s best friend smiled. “I used to be afraid of this too.” And then he stopped. And do you know why? - Why? – Yes, it turns out that now doctors treat teeth without pain at all. - Quite quite? – Hedgehog was surprised. - Quite quite! - Belchonok confirmed. - Well, it doesn’t even hurt at all, not a bit. But if you don’t go for treatment, you may be expected to... what is this word called... my mother said it. Oh, I remembered: big problems can await you! And Belchonok told the Hedgehog a story about his grandfather. He also somehow had a toothache, but he did not go to the doctor, but decided to get treatment himself. I made an infusion of fir cones, added some herbs and roots, and began rinsing my mouth. So, it turns out, the old Owl taught him. Well, I rinsed and rinsed, but the teeth did not go away - they hurt. When he finally made up his mind and turned to a doctor for help, it was too late: the teeth had to be removed. And if he had come to the clinic on time, his teeth would have been fixed, and everything would have been wonderful. “And now my grandfather can’t bite the delicious nuts,” Little Squirrel sadly finished his story. “My mother and I have to do this - we have healthy teeth, because we take care of them, brush them with toothpaste every morning, and if they get sick, we immediately go to the doctor. Now we crunch nuts for grandpa, and he eats the grains. The Hedgehog thought for a while, and then asked Belchonka: “Weren’t you scared at all when you first went to the doctor to have your teeth treated?” The little squirrel answered honestly: “Well, just a little, of course, it was scary.” But only the first time. And when I realized that it didn’t hurt at all, the doctor and I even became friends. He's called a dentist. And now I’m not at all afraid of him, because he’s very kind. The hedgehog believed his friend and that same day he told his mother about his bad tooth. The next day she took him to that same kind doctor - a dentist. He sat his little prickly patient in a special chair, took out special instruments and began to treat the tooth. The hedgehog was still afraid for some time, he kept waiting - it would hurt or it wouldn’t. But, to his cheerful surprise, he did not feel any pain. And the very next day I felt completely healthy. Of course, he immediately ran to his friend Belchonok and told him about it. Don't forget to thank you for your good advice. And they again began to play together and jump over the fallen tree. And they even held a competition: who could quickly crack delicious nuts for Grandfather Belchonok. Since then, Hedgehog has never been afraid to go to the good dentist.

Author: Igor Chichinov

Dr. Zubastik recommends

Teach your child to brush his teeth in such a way that the procedure gives him pleasure and looks like a game. You need to start seriously from 1–2 years old, no later.

Patiently and persistently instill in your baby a desire for cleaning. A toddler who does not experience negative emotions will be able to visit the dentist in the future without fear.
Don't let children use your hygiene products! If there is no baby paste, it is better to use only a brush dipped in water.
Change the brush every 3 months.

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the oral cavity by visiting the dentist from the age of one and a half years.

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A fairy tale about a bad tooth

Once upon a time there lived a little tooth. It appeared quite recently and was a small sprout, the size of a claw. And they called it milky. Although he was small and cute, he was so stubborn and nervous that no one wanted to be his friend. “I don’t want to be dairy, but I want to be indigenous,” the kid was capricious. He really didn't like that name. “You will when you grow up,” his brothers and sisters persuaded him. “And now I want to be big, right away,” he squealed. Why are you so restless? - the elders marveled, looking at the baby. Everything has its time. On top of everything else, no sooner was the baby born than he fell in love with sweets, especially candy. But he didn’t refuse cookies and gingerbread either. Mine, mine,” he shouted with all his might, trying to try as many sweet and tasty things as possible. The adult teeth just shrugged their shoulders in bewilderment and turned away from the sweet tooth. “But you can’t have so many sweets at once,” a neighbor couldn’t stand it one day. But the baby didn’t listen, just “crunch” and “crunch.” How many times can you rip me off with brooms? - he grumbled, looking at the toothbrush. But the brush seemed to swallow its tongue and continued to roll over the teeth with its rough surface. “Don’t touch me, leave me alone,” came the long, whiny echo. … And suddenly. One day, the baby woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t fall asleep. “I have a headache,” he thought, closing his eyes. Oh no. It was as if a sharp needle had pricked the baby somewhere inside. “Oh,” he cried out from unexpected pain. And as soon as the baby opened his eyes, he simply couldn’t believe how big a black hole had grown overnight. But she wasn’t there just yesterday,” the kid tried to remember. And the hole, by the way, grew bigger and bigger each time, not paying any attention to the baby. Let me take another tasty pill. Oh, no, that’s wrong,” the kid stopped short, “not a pill, but a piece of candy—maybe it will make you feel better.” And then he reached for the sweets. But, having eaten the candy, he also managed to grab three gingerbread cookies and cookies. “He’s really a glutton,” the baby ate, watching his brothers and sisters sleep. I'm not a glutton, not at all. And then he felt that an invisible needle was stuck into him again. But I didn’t eat the needle, where did it come from? - The baby didn’t have time to think when he suddenly felt incredible pain in the hole. And the baby whined as hard as he could. Everyone woke up from his roar, from the smallest to the old grandfather. And they began to calm him, poor thing, and persuade him. As soon as the toothache subsided, every single tooth, including the sleep-deprived baby, went to the clinic. Some for prevention, and some for treatment. After the treatment, the baby became so healthy, so cheerful that even his pale cheeks turned red and rounded. A light appeared in his eyes, and he felt the happiest. And, most importantly, he realized that one should not eat too many sweets. And now he had so many friends that he was surprised himself!

Author: Vyacheslav Lapshinin