A happy brusher is a better brusher
LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE® is a pre-brush rinse that discovers unwanted plaque and tints it blue so kids know where to pay extra attention when brushing. It also kills bacteria that cause bad breath. By building fun and a sense of accomplishment into the brushing routine, LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE®, a plaque detecting rinse, helps kids develop healthy, long-lasting oral care habits.
STEP 1: MEASURE
Remove cap, hold bottle upright and squeeze from front to backto fill to the 10 mL line. Pour out.
STEP 2: RINSE
Have your child rinse with 10 mL for 30 seconds then spit out. Do not swallow.
STEP 3: BRUSH
Have your child inspect their mouth for blue tint, and then brush it all away!
LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE® plaque detecting rinse is available in two great kid-friendly flavours: BUBBLE BLAST™ and GLACIER MINT™. To learn more, please visit our frequently asked questions page.
Helpful tips to get them and keep them brushing
Ages 8-10
Ages 11-12
1. Show, don’t tell.
Floss once a day and brush and rinse twice a day, every day. Share the experience with your child. When leading by example, kids are likely to imitate behavior and make oral hygiene feel less like a "kid thing."
2. Make oral care fun.
Turn flossing into a funny-face contest, or make brushing a "Simon says" game by calling out different parts of the mouth. Try rinsing with LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ anticavity mouthwash as a family and see who can go the longest without laughing.
3. Reward healthy behaviour.
Offer rewards for achieving brushing, flossing, and rinsing goals. Post a calendar in the bathroom and reward kids with a gold star for each day of great oral care. At the end of each month, praise kids for a job well done. Download Reward Calendar.
1. Provide proof.
Visual cues serve as powerful motivation for kids. Post pictures of great smiles of favorite role models in the bathroom. Use LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™, a children's anticavity mouthwash that prevents cavities and attracts the particles that brushing can leave behind, giving kids reason to believe that rinsing works—the proof is in the sink.
2. Let kids decide.
Give kids the freedom to make decisions. Let them choose their favourite REACH® toothbrush, a cool toothpaste, and type of floss. Then keep the bathroom stocked.
3. Clean to the beat.
Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are all rhythmic activities. Play music to help kids enjoy oral care routines. On average, brushing should last two minutes and rinsing 60 seconds. Together these activities last the length of a typical song.
1. Embrace the power of the brush.
At this age, kids become increasingly aware and often self-conscious of appearances. Remind kids about the power of a healthy looking smile to build their confidence. Encourage them to brush, floss, and use LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ anticavity mouthwash to help clean their whole mouth. The results will be fresh breath and a great looking smile.
2. Recruit others.
Enlist older siblings and other family members to encourage proper oral hygiene. Another voice for good care can be influential and make a powerful impact on kids' behavior.