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Brushing Teeth Visual

March 2023 | Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

The visuals under the headers remind us of the steps for brushing our teeth. Tap or click on the headers to find printable versions for electric and manual toothbrushes. There are also versions for turning the water off vs. leaving the water on while brushing and versions for different skin tones. 

Electric Toothbrush

Option A: Turn Water Off

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Brushing teeth electric, turn water off, dark skin tone, opens in new window

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Brushing teeth electric, turn water off, light skin tone, opens in new window

Option B: Keep Water On

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Brushing teeth electric, leave water on, dark skin tone, opens in new window

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Brushing teeth electric, leave water on, light skin tone, opens in new window

Manual Toothbrush

Option A: Turn Water Off

Dark Skin Tone opens in new window

Brushing teeth manual, turn water off, dark skin tone, opens in new window

Light Skin Tone opens in new window

Brushing teeth manual, turn water off, light skin tone, opens in new window

Option B: Keep Water On

Dark Skin Tone opens in new window

Brushing teeth manual, leave water on, dark skin tone, opens in new window

Light Skin Tone opens in new window

Brushing teeth manual, leave water on, light skin tone, opens in new window

 

Additional resources are available in the Self-Care and Hygiene section of our Resource Library. 

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