What is the right way to take care of children's teeth?

According to experts, if you take good care of your child's baby teeth, their permanent teeth will also be healthy and good later on. So when should your child start brushing their own teeth?

Teeth will vary from child to child, but children under 8 years old need help brushing their teeth.

- Choose a toothbrush suitable for your child's age.

- Brush your teeth with your child to help them observe and imitate.

- Brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and before going to bed.

- Pay attention to brushing the chewing surface and back molars, where cavities often develop first.

Use only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Instruct your child to rinse and spit out the toothpaste after brushing.

Parents play an important role in their child’s dental health. Indeed, dental care for children starts with you. It is especially important to make children feel enthusiastic, enthusiastic, and active in caring for their teeth. Although it is good to guide children to brush their teeth properly or take them to regular dental checkups, remember that it is a good way, but do not forget to praise and encourage children to guide them to take care of their teeth on their own.

How to brush children's teeth?

To prevent plaque build-up, it is important to thoroughly brush your teeth and gums at least twice a day. When brushing your teeth, remember that each tooth has five surfaces: the outer surface, the inner surface, the two near and far sides, and the chewing surface (molar), or biting edge (incisor). And the only sure way to prevent dental disease is to clean all surfaces of the tooth. There are many different brushing techniques available, and it is best to consult your dentist to find out which brushing method is most appropriate for you.

- Brush the outside surfaces of the front teeth, placing the brush at a 45-degree angle towards the gum line.

- Start brushing the chewing surface with a soft-bristled baby toothbrush, using short back and forth strokes.

- Move into the teeth while brushing gently.

- Brush the inside surface of the lower front teeth, holding the brush upright, using the tip of the brush to gently brush from the gum to the biting edge.

- Make sure the back teeth and gums are properly cleaned.

Children's toothbrushes should be replaced when the bristles begin to fray, usually every 3 months.

Choosing toothbrush and toothpaste for children?

You should choose a toothbrush with very soft bristles specifically for children. You can choose a manual toothbrush for your child, which is very effective and safe when brushing their teeth.

Many children's toothpastes come in flavors that appeal to children's taste buds to encourage brushing, but choose the flavor your child enjoys most.

When to brush your teeth

Brush your teeth in the morning after waking up: Helps eliminate bacteria in the mouth that are active during long sleep periods. Helps keep your breath fresh and clean.

Brush your teeth after every meal: helps remove food debris and plaque left on teeth, prevents bacteria growth and thereby prevents tooth decay.

Brushing your teeth before going to bed is essential: It helps keep your mouth clean during the long hours of sleep. When you sleep, the flow and speed of saliva secretion are reduced, and saliva is a very important mechanism for protecting your teeth. Therefore, the risk of tooth decay will increase if you do not brush your teeth thoroughly before going to bed.

Baby teeth: Consists of 20 teeth, starting to form and develop in the fetus and continuing to develop after birth. The first baby tooth erupts at six months of age, then on average every four months the next teeth erupt and the child has a full set of baby teeth at the age of 2-2.5.

According to Minh Hai (VnMedia.vn)