Safety Chart

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Safety and Your Teeth
Dental injuires can often be prevented — especially if you know what to watch out for. This chart can help you do just that. Fill in the specific areas that you know may prove dangerous.

Cause

Prevention

Possible Danger Areas in My Setting

Shoving/pushing

Encourage children to be considerate of each other, and gently remind them to wait their turn when appropriate

Falling on stairs

Make sure children don't
feel hurried
Remind children to use handrails

Falling from bikes and playground equipment

Review safety rules
Teach safe use
Make sure equipment is age appropriate and in good repair

Running with objects in mouth

Make a list together of the only things that should go in your mouth, and illustrate together
Post at children's eye level

Falling/tripping

Remind children to walk, don't run
Clean up toys, materials, and spills

Car accidents (sudden stops)

Always wear seatbelts
Offer children props to role play

Biting hard objects

Make a list together of everything you shouldn't bite
Encourage children to add to the list as they think of items

Did You Know?

Upper front teeth are the teeth most affected by accidents
Teeth and gums in the back of the mouth are usually injured by chewing on pencils, ice, or cracking nuts