How to teach your child to brush their teeth:
, it's an exciting moment when those pearly whites finally break through. And from the moment your little one’s teeth appear, it’s vital to keep them clean and to safeguard their toothy grin. But for many parents, keeping up with oral hygiene can quickly become a twice-daily battle.
Begin brushing teeth as soon as that very first tooth appears, using a toothpaste that contains fluoride. ‘Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in bones and teeth,’ explains Claire. ‘Fluoride toothpastes help strengthen tooth enamel – the hard, outer layer – and prevent small holes, known as cavities, from forming.’For babies and toddlers up to the age of three, use a flat smear of toothpaste, about the same volume as a grain of rice, advises Claire.
If you’re choosing an electric toothbrush for your toddler, opt for one with an oscillating head to efficiently remove plaque from your little one’s teeth. ‘But you don’tto buy an electric toothbrush,’ says Claire. ‘They do make it easier to do a good job, but it’s perfectly possible to keep a toddler’s teeth clean with a manual brush.
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