What is Ticko: Tooth Brushing Timer?
Ticko: Tooth Brushing Timer is a kids tooth brushing timer app that turns daily brushing into a fun habit game with cartoons, coloring pages, collectibles, streaks and treasure chests.
🦷 For kids ages 3–9
Brushing time is
adventure time
Ticko is a tooth brushing timer app for kids. A friendly robot guides two minutes of brushing, with cartoon rewards, treasures and daily streaks.
Free to download. No ads. A little adventure, every morning and night.
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Features
Why kids love Ticko
Every brush earns something new
Guided 2-min timer
Ticko cheers kids through all 4 brushing zones with animations and music.
Cartoon episode rewards
Finish brushing, unlock a cartoon episode. Real motivation every morning.
Daily streak system
Build brushing streaks and hit 5-day milestones for special chest rewards.
Wardrobe & treasure
Unlock suits, brushes, and accessories to customise Ticko your way.
Why it works
The system behind the smile
Brush → Earn → Come back
Turn brushing into a two-minute space adventure with cartoons, coloring pages and collectibles. Daily streaks and treasure chests give children a reason to come back and practice the routine.
Timer follows the dentist-recommended 2 minutes
A friendly robot guides your child through a visual tooth map — step by step through all 4 brushing zones with sound, vibration and animation cues. Optional 1-minute mode for toddlers.
Builds healthy dental habits
Track brushing days, set morning and bedtime reminders, and keep a separate record for each child. These tools help families work toward a consistent brushing routine.
Safe for kids, trusted by parents
No ads. No personal data collected. Multiple child profiles. Toddler-friendly design with visual cues and gentle guidance. For boys and girls ages 3–9. Used by parents worldwide.
Parent Questions
Kids refusing to brush? Ticko makes 2 minutes feel like play
Can Ticko help if my child refuses to brush teeth?
Ticko is designed to make brushing more engaging through a friendly robot, visual cues and rewards. These features may help with morning and bedtime routines, but every child responds differently.
Is it a 2-minute brushing timer?
Yes. Ticko guides children through a 2-minute brushing timer with a visual tooth map and brushing zones, supporting healthy dental habits and cavity prevention routines.
Who is Ticko best for?
Ticko is made for kids ages 3-9, including toddlers and children who benefit from visual, predictable routines, cartoons, joy and daily motivation.
How long should a child brush their teeth?
Two minutes, twice a day. That is the guidance published by the NHS, and the American Dental Association also recommends brushing twice a day. Ticko's timer runs for exactly two minutes and spreads them across the four zones of the mouth, so each zone gets around thirty seconds instead of the front teeth taking all the attention.
Is there a shorter timer for toddlers?
Yes. Ticko has an optional 1-minute mode for toddlers and younger children who cannot manage a full two minutes yet. The guided tooth map and the rewards stay the same and only the session is shorter, so the habit forms before the full duration does.
What rewards do kids earn for brushing?
Finishing a session unlocks a short cartoon episode from Ticko's space adventure, plus progress toward coloring pages with interactive tools, a memory matching game, collectible outfits, accessories, toothbrushes and animated friends, new timer animations, and treasure chests for keeping a streak going. There is also a camera with Ticko-themed masks.
Does Ticko work without internet?
Yes. Ticko works offline, so a bedtime routine or brushing away from home never depends on a connection.
Is Ticko free?
Yes. The app is free to download, and the timer, the visual tooth map and the first cartoon episode are all free. Further dental adventures, coloring packs and collectibles can be unlocked in the app.
Is Ticko safe for children?
Yes. Ticko shows no ads and collects no personal data. It is built for children ages 3-9, with an interface a child can operate alone and no route out of the app.
Can I set up more than one child?
Yes. Ticko supports multiple child profiles, so each child keeps their own streak, their own collection and their own progress through the cartoon episodes. Siblings do not have to share one record.
Can Ticko remind my child to brush?
Yes. Ticko can send morning and bedtime reminders, and each child has an oral hygiene tracker showing which days were completed. The daily streak is usually what keeps the routine going.
Can Ticko help children with ADHD or autism during toothbrushing?
Some parents of children with ADHD or autism tell us that Ticko makes toothbrushing easier and leads to less resistance. Its predictable timer, visual steps, gentle cues and varied rewards can help children stay engaged and know what comes next. Every child responds differently. Ticko is a toothbrushing routine tool, not a treatment for ADHD or autism and not a medical device.
Source for the two-minute guideline: NHS.
