Hello there dear readers and welcome to this September 2025 edition of Kids Corner. September is Dental Health Month, so let’s take the opportunity to remind ourselves just how important our teeth are. By the time you are as tall as mom or dad dear kids, you should have been blessed with 32 pearls of inestimable value! You’ve got it! Your teeth! Your teeth help you to eat, speak and of course smile with confidence. But, teeth need looking after every day. Brushing twice daily, flossing, drinking water and eating fruits and veggies helps keep teeth strong, while too many sweets and fizzy drinks can cause cavities. So, this September, let’s all make a toothcare promise; brush morning and night, floss daily, visit the dentist for a checkup and of course, keep smiling bright. Take care until next time…
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 age of 5 and 12 years who live in the main distribution area of the LAUDIUM SUN.
- Closing date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
- 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!
Brain Teaser
How many years ago was the toothbrush invented?
Answer: About 500 years ago.
Tooth tips for kids
- Brush twice a day- morning after breakfast and night, before bed.
- Brush for two minutes.
- Floss once a day, to clean between your teeth, where a toothbrush can’t reach. Ask an adult to help, until you learn to do it properly on your own.
- Drink more water as this can help to wash away sugar bugs.
- Visit the dentist at least twice a year for a check up, to help keep your teeth in good shape.
- Avoid too many sweets and fizzy drinks as these can cause cavities.
- Eat crunchy fruit like apples, which can also help to keep your teeth clean.
- Try to replace your toothbrush at least every 3 months.
Smile-a-while
- Q. Why did the king go to the dentist?
A. Because he needed a new crown! - Q. Why did the computer go to the dentist?
A: Because it had a Bluetooth! - Q. What did the dentist say to the golfer?
A: You have a hole-in-one! - Q. What has teeth but cannot eat?
A. A comb - Q: What is a dentist’s favorite kind of boat?
A: A tooth fairy. - Q: Why did the donut go to the dentist?
A: It needed a filling. - Q: What is a dentist’s favorite thing to talk about?
A: Flossophy. - Q: Why did the tree go to the dentist?
A: It needed a root canal. - Q. What kind of music do kids with braces listen to?
A. Heavy metal! - Q. How do you know the tooth fairy is a journalist?
A. They’re always searching for the tooth. - Q. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A. A gummy bear!