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Flossing and brushing a child’s teeth



As soon as your child's first set of teeth begin to arrive, you must immediately start with a dental care routine that will help keep those projections healthy. Here are some tips on dental care you can follow:
  1. Make sure you clean your baby’s teeth with a baby toothbrush, two times a day. Use only a smear of fluoride toothpaste as swallowing too much fluoride can be risky for a child. Keep all fluoride items, such as mouthwashes and toothpastes, away from the toddler.
  2. As surprising as it may sound, flossing is an important part of a child’s good dental health. Begin the process when the toddler has a full set. Make sure you learn the right technique from your dentist in Mississauga.
  3. You may also want to use disclosing tablets from time to time. Disclosing tablets are basically chewable tablets that highlight any plaque that is remaining after brushing.
  4. Once the child reaches six, you can ask your Mississauga dentist if you can start with the mouthwash. However, do not use a mouthwash that contains alcohol. Alcohol can damage the sensitive gums of a child.
The best way to brush your child's teeth:
Here is how to brush a toddle’s teeth the right way:
  1. Kneel down on your knees, behind your child and let them stand between your thighs, facing away from your face.
  2. Now softly press your toddler’s head against your chest with one of your hands.
  3. With the second hand, brush the teeth.
Although some kids learn how to brush quickly, others do not. In case you’re having trouble getting your toddler to brush, try to motivate them by making them pick their own brush and teaching them the importance of brushing. Kids generally start brushing on their own by age four. 
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  1. mine azApril 7, 2018 at 1:27 AM

    Baby teeth are very sensitive and needs more care for proper development. I am planning to visit dentist Torrance for routine checkup of my teeth. Heard about them from the mother of my son's friend. Will take him along for his check up also. Was amazed to hear about the budgeted packages and dental tips explanations.

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