The smart way to prevent cavities
LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ is a post-brush anticavity mouthwash that prevents cavities and kills bad breath bacteria. It attracts and tints particles so kids can see what brushing may have missed. Let your kids discover for themselves just how much fun creating a healthy looking smile can be.
Step 1: Brush
Remind your kids to brush for two minutes.
Step 2: Rinse
Have them vigorously swish 10 mL of LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ from cheek to cheek and in-between teeth for one minute. Do not swallow.
Step 3: Attracts Particles
LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ attracts particles that brushing may have missed.
Step 4: See the proof
Let them spit out the rinse and see. LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™ leaves proof in the sink of a cleaner mouth.
LISTERINE® SMART RINSE™, an anticavity mouthwash, is available in two great kid-friendly flavours: MINT SHIELD™ and BERRY SHIELD™. 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.