Do You Have The Facts About Brushing?



With so much information floating around out there, it can be difficult to really understand what are the best practices in dental procedures and day-to-day dental information. Do you have the facts about how to teach your child how to brush their teeth? Brushing is critical to keep your children’s smile healthy. So, get the facts.

1.     Brushing should occur 2x a day at least as soon as they have a tooth come in. Prior to that you may want to brush their gums with a baby toothbrush.
2.     Toothpaste is not necessary until they are able to spit it out.
3.     Have a toothbrush that fits comfortably in their mouth. There are a variety of different toothbrushes and sizes of toothbrushes. It is critical for them to have one that comfortably fits in their mouth as well as in their hand.
4.     Your children’s toothbrush needs to be switched out every 6 months in order to ensure that the bristles are able to do their job.
5.     Brushing should be done in gentle circles all the way around their mouth. You do not want to have your children brush too hard, it can damage their gums.


For more information on tooth brushing for your children, contact Dr. Fuller and his team.

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