At Children’s Dental FunZone of West Covina, Los Angeles, Montebello, Eagle Rock, Reseda, Ontario and Fontana, we specialize in teaching proper oral hygiene and teeth cleaning. The pediatric dentists in all our offices emphasize the importance of brushing teeth. They believe that extra care must be given to young teeth, and children should be taught from an early how to keep their teeth clean and healthy. As soon as the child is able, teaching them how to brush your teeth will enable them to have good oral hygiene for the rest of their lives.
What Type Of Toothbrush Should I Buy For My Child?
Our dentists have the following advice about choosing an appropriate toothbrush when teaching a child how to brush your teeth:
Choose a toothbrush that is proportional to the size of the child’s mouth, with soft bristles, and one that they can easily hold in their hand. This will give them a firm grip on the toothbrush and allow them to clean their teeth effectively. Soaking the toothbrush in warm water before brushing teeth can help soften the bristles and make it more gentle to use. Some children prefer using an electrical or self spinning toothbrush. As long as the brushing and teeth cleaning is done effectively, this can be a great option.
How Much Toothpaste Do I Need To Use?
The pediatric dentists at Children’s Dental FunZone have the following recommendations about the use of toothpaste:
Use only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste for children when teaching a child how to brush your teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect and strengthen the child’s teeth against cavities. Proper brushing habits, with a small amount of fluoride, will give your child extra protection, especially for young and developing teeth. By always using small amounts of fluoride toothpaste and rinsing out their mouth after brushing teeth, you ensure that your child does not swallow large amounts of fluoride toothpaste.
How Many Times A Day Do Children Need To Brush And For How Long?
Our dentists emphasize that children should be teeth cleaning two times a day, once in the morning and once at night. Before going to sleep, the last thing they should do is brush their teeth. If they have anything to eat or drink, other than water, after brushing teeth, they should brush again.
Teaching your child how to brush your teeth properly at an early age is important so that they can maintain healthy oral hygiene for the rest of their lives. Here are some teeth cleaning recommendations:
