[Kids’ Toothbrushing Song] Make brushing fun! Popular toothbrushing songs
Many kids find toothbrushing difficult, don’t they?
Children’s baby teeth are more prone to cavities than permanent teeth, and it’s said that cavities in baby teeth can also affect the permanent teeth.
While parents want their children to brush properly, many may be at their wits’ end watching their child fiercely resist brushing and wondering, “How can I get them to brush their teeth?”
So this time, we’re introducing toothbrushing songs that are popular with kids.
We’ve gathered a variety of brushing songs—from ones that teach the correct way to move the toothbrush, to songs about the importance of brushing, and even songs that explain what happens if you get cavities.
You’re sure to find a favorite track!
We hope these help children enjoy brushing their teeth!
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[Children’s Toothbrushing Songs] Make brushing fun! Popular toothbrushing songs (21–30)
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me: Brushy Brush PSASesamisutoriito
This is a toothbrushing song sung by Elmo from Sesame Street, a character hugely popular with kids and adults alike.
It has an electropop, dance-music vibe that you don’t often hear in Japanese children’s songs, so it feels fresh, doesn’t it? The song is entirely in English, but the upbeat tempo makes it easy to brush along, and your child will probably have fun doing it.
It’s a pretty lively track, but the lyrics convey the importance of brushing your teeth, making it a great song.
Brush, brush, brush your teeth!hamigaki senshi shikaidāman
This is a tooth-brushing song performed by Shikaiderman, the tooth-brushing warrior and local hero active mainly in Iwate Prefecture.
Apparently, Shikaiderman is an actual dentist, and the song is so practical that it’s even used in elementary schools.
The tune is an arrangement of the American folk song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” adapted into a tooth-brushing song.
Using a dental model, the lyrics explain which areas to brush.
Since it’s a melody most people have heard at least once, it’s easy to listen to and easy to remember.
Toothbrush Songsorayume
This is a toothbrushing song for learning in English.
The lyrics are in English, but the Japanese translation is also displayed in the animation, so even small children will be fine.
You can have fun studying English while brushing your teeth, so by the time they get good at brushing, they might even learn some English too.
Pokemon Toothbrushing SongPoketto Monsutā
A huge hit with kids—the Pokémon toothbrushing song! In this song, the more you brush your teeth, the more Pokémon you can catch! Kids who love Pokémon are sure to get hooked.
It not only teaches the importance of brushing your teeth, but also how fun it can be.
If you can feel that brushing is fun, it naturally becomes a habit, which is really important.
Definitely give it a listen and enjoy!
Shuwa Pika☆Toothbrushinghanakappa
The toothbrushing song “Shuwapika☆Hamigaki,” which is used as the ending theme for the preschoolers’ favorite anime Hanakappa.
The lyrics describe the act of brushing teeth and offer words of encouragement and praise to children who are brushing.
In the video, you can see battles against germs, so brushing while watching can make you feel like you’re defeating the germs in your own mouth, too.
If your child likes Hanakappa, why not try brushing together with their favorite characters?
Polish your skills!! Tanji-man!!tanjiman
It feels like watching a fully-fledged hero show.
The lyrics are amusingly full of rhymes.
Since he’s a champion of justice, he scolds you if you skip brushing your teeth.
There are various versions of the toothbrushing song, and it seems like even non-hero fans could get hooked.
Yoshi Toothbrushing Songsakuma hideki
Just move your toothbrush to the song, and in no time your teeth will be sparkling clean.
The song carefully explains spots that tend to get cavities and areas people often miss when brushing.
An illustration showing how to brush appears in the upper left, so even children can brush well on their own.