Caring for the teeth of your child is one of the first steps towards good parenthood. Take note of the following info and ensure oral health of your child:
Guidlines
1. Your child’s first dental visit should be between the eruption of the first tooth and his or her first birthday.
2. Brush your child’s teeth until he/she is around three years old and then start encouraging them to do it themselves. Supervise brushing until age 8.
3. Children under age four should use a simple brushing technique, such as a small, circular brushing motion.
4. Choose a toothbrush with a small brush head and soft bristles.
5. Use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, teaches your child to rinse and spit out after brushing.
6. Teach your child to rinse their toothbrush with running water after brushing.
7. Flossing should start when two teeth touch and supervision is needed until at least till the age of 10.
8. Change your child’s toothbrush before the bristles became splayed and frayed.
9. It’s best to make your child brush their teeth soon after eating sweet things.
10. Drinking water after food helps neutralize acidic saliva.
11. Moderate the use of sugar and food high in sugar.
12. Encourage foods that are low in fat, especially saturated and trans fats.
13. Serve salt and processed foods only in moderation.
14. For 4 and 24 months old, use a brush that is gentle on new teeth and tender gums. Opt for one that has a non-slip handle with a thumb rest for better control.
15. For 2 to 4 years old, choose a narrow brush that fits in the child’s small mouth. It should also have handle that is easy to hold with bristles designed to clear hard to reach back teeth.
16. For 5 to 7 years old, pick a toothbrush that helps kids brush at their best. Select one that has cup-shaped bristles and a tapered heat that helps kids reach their back teeth, permanent teeth and gaps. It is important for them can make for tender gums. Use a toothbrush that has combination bristles: criss cross bristles that reach between teeth and gentle flared bristles that massage gaps.
Guidlines
1. Your child’s first dental visit should be between the eruption of the first tooth and his or her first birthday.
2. Brush your child’s teeth until he/she is around three years old and then start encouraging them to do it themselves. Supervise brushing until age 8.
3. Children under age four should use a simple brushing technique, such as a small, circular brushing motion.
4. Choose a toothbrush with a small brush head and soft bristles.
5. Use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, teaches your child to rinse and spit out after brushing.
6. Teach your child to rinse their toothbrush with running water after brushing.
7. Flossing should start when two teeth touch and supervision is needed until at least till the age of 10.
8. Change your child’s toothbrush before the bristles became splayed and frayed.
9. It’s best to make your child brush their teeth soon after eating sweet things.
10. Drinking water after food helps neutralize acidic saliva.
11. Moderate the use of sugar and food high in sugar.
12. Encourage foods that are low in fat, especially saturated and trans fats.
13. Serve salt and processed foods only in moderation.
14. For 4 and 24 months old, use a brush that is gentle on new teeth and tender gums. Opt for one that has a non-slip handle with a thumb rest for better control.
15. For 2 to 4 years old, choose a narrow brush that fits in the child’s small mouth. It should also have handle that is easy to hold with bristles designed to clear hard to reach back teeth.
16. For 5 to 7 years old, pick a toothbrush that helps kids brush at their best. Select one that has cup-shaped bristles and a tapered heat that helps kids reach their back teeth, permanent teeth and gaps. It is important for them can make for tender gums. Use a toothbrush that has combination bristles: criss cross bristles that reach between teeth and gentle flared bristles that massage gaps.
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