Hello there dear kids and welcome to this September edition of Kids Corner. Spring has sprung, flowers are beginning to bloom and it’s the perfect time for happy faces and bright smiles. September is also National Oral Health Month, so while Spring is bringing colour and sunshine around us, why not make sure your smile is shining just as brightly too. Our teeth do a lot for us every single day. They help us to bite into crunchy apples, chew our favorite foods, speak clearly and of course, show off a big, happy smile. Looking after your teeth is easy when you make it part of your daily routine. Remember the magic 2 x 2 rule… brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes, using fluoride toothpaste. Ask mom to make sure your toothbrush is replaced every three to four months and to take you to the dentist at least once a year. This September and even beyond, put a little spring into your smile. Happy brushing!!
Competition Rules
- The Editor’s decision is final.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries.
- This competition is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 12 years who live in the main distribution area of the LAUDIUM SUN.
- Closing date: Monday, October 12, 2026.
- All entries must be hand delivered at the Laudium Sun office, Jhina Centre, Laudium reach us not later than the closing date.
CBD, or E-mail: info@laudiumsun.co.za or post to P.O Box 786, Pretoria, 0001 to - Only entries cut along the dotted line will be accepted, and must include a recent clear photograph of the entrant.
Congratulations to our winners!!!
Below are the three Kids Corner readers who really excelled in our August contest and are our chosen winners! And here we stress chosen winners…as the number of entries we receive each month never ceases to astonish us! It is amazing – and the quality absolutely breathtaking (our judges certainly have their work cut out for them!) We are thrilled! To think that such incredible talent lies in the hands of our young readers! What a great thought, knowing that we can expect only great things from you! We’d say, keep it up, but we just know that’s what you plan on doing in any case, without any prompting from us! Let’s rather say, keep us amazed!
Did you know?
- Children have 20 baby teeth. These eventually make way for permanent teeth. Most adults have 32 permanent teeth, including wisdom teeth.
- Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and forms the protective outer covering of your teeth.
- A cavity is a hole in your tooth. Bacteria in your mouth use sugars from food and drinks to produce acids that can attract tooth enamel and eventually cause a cavity.
- Eating too many sweets can harm your teeth as sugary foods and drinks feed the bacteria that cause tooth decay. So, enjoy sweets only occasionally.
- Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice every day, as fluoride can help to strengthen tooth enamel.
Smile a While
- Why did the snowman go to the dentist?
He wanted someone to check out his frostbite. - What has teeth but cannot eat?
A comb - What did the judge say to the dentist?
Do you swear to pull the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth? - What did the tooth say to the dentist as they were leaving?
Will you fill me in when you get back? - Where do dentists go to live when they retire?
Flourida. - What job did the dentist have when they were in the army?
Drill sergeant. - Why did the kid do a dance before bed?
The dentist said it was important to floss every night. - What is the best day to go to the dentist?
Tooth-day. - Why did the doughnut go to the dentist?
It was in need of a filling.