What are the correct steps for brushing teeth for young children?

When children are young, parents will brush their teeth themselves. As children grow up and have certain abilities to do things, they can be taught to brush their teeth by themselves. In short, it is very important to let children develop good brushing habits. However, children may be in the stage of growing teeth, and their teeth are still relatively fragile, so the method and steps of children brushing their teeth must be correct.

Correct steps for brushing teeth for young children:

Proper teeth cleaning technique for young children is key. But many parents don’t care about it and think that children should brush their teeth when they grow up. In fact, rinsing the mouth is most important during the period of 0 to 6 months, before the baby teeth grow out. From 6 months to 1.5 years old, when the deciduous teeth are growing, parents should remove the plaque and soft plaque on the children's teeth every day to keep the mouth clean and cultivate the children's hygienic habits.

Choose the right toothbrush

Choose a suitable toothbrush according to the growth of your child's deciduous teeth. If the bristles of your toothbrush become bent, you should replace it with a new one, at the latest every 6 to 8 weeks.

Finger toothbrush: Use when the child has just grown 1-2 small teeth. Put it on your finger to brush your child's teeth. It can not only clean the teeth but also gently massage the gums.

Silicone solid toothbrush, suitable for use when 2-3 teeth have grown out. It has a toothbrush handle that is easy for babies to hold, and the brush head is elastic and moderately hard and soft, designed for children to bite. It can not only remove the debris on the teeth, but also massage and protect the gums, which can fully satisfy the baby's desire to bite things during this period. Safety accessories ensure safety.

Silicone solid toothbrush with pointed bristles: suitable for use after 8-11 teeth have grown out, it also has the functions mentioned above. It can also be used for children to practice brushing their teeth. The silicone bristles are also very soft and will not scratch your child's delicate gums.

Maintenance of small toothbrush

After brushing your teeth each time, rinse the toothbrush under running water. Because toothpaste, food residues and bacteria will adhere to the toothbrush. If you don't clean your toothbrush thoroughly, the bacteria that weren't cleaned out the next time you brush your teeth will return to your mouth. The toothbrush must be kept dry between uses. Otherwise bacteria will multiply in a moist environment. If your toothbrush starts to split after a short period of use, it means you are brushing too hard and you should be more careful when brushing your teeth in the future.

Choose a toothpaste that is formulated for children. Children over 3 years old can use fluoride toothpaste. Because fluoride toothpaste can not only inhibit the growth of bacteria, but also increase the hardness of teeth, enhance their acid resistance and prevent tooth decay. Oral experts remind: It is forbidden to use fluoride toothpaste before the age of 3, because babies have poor self-control and are prone to swallowing toothpaste; it should be used carefully under the guidance of adults for children aged 3-6, and can be used for children over 7 years old, but the toothpaste must not be swallowed, and the toothpaste must be rinsed clean after brushing. Be sure to pay attention to the amount of toothpaste used. Only use an amount the size of a soybean each time, and no more than 1 cm. Children in high-fluoride areas must obtain a doctor's consent before using fluoride toothpaste.

Choose a suitable small mouthwash cup. Choose a cup that is exquisitely made and lightweight, especially one with a smooth rim that won’t scratch your child’s lips.