What are the correct ways for children to brush their teeth?

When babies first start learning to brush their teeth, usually they will not brush their teeth obediently. Some will play while brushing, and some will simply refuse to brush their teeth. Many parents find this very troubling. Children should develop good oral hygiene habits from an early age to prevent various oral diseases. How to teach children to brush their teeth correctly? Let’s take a look with the editor.

Children's tooth brushing method: arc brushing method (Fonts brushing method)

Children's oral health is a very important thing. Good or bad tooth brushing will affect the baby's nutrition intake and health. Moreover, the gaps between children's teeth are large, and if they are not cleaned properly, it is easy to cause tooth decay in children. For children, a children's toothbrush with soft bristles should be selected. At the same time, the circular brushing method (Fonts brushing method) is recommended, as shown in Figure 1. This method is easiest for young children to learn, understand and master.

Tips for brushing teeth: When the mouth is closed, that is, the upper and lower teeth are bitten together, place the toothbrush into the vestibule of the mouth, with the bristles lightly touching the gum area of ​​the last molars in the maxilla, and use faster and wider circular movements and less pressure to drag from the maxillary gums to the mandibular gums. The incisal edges of the front teeth are in contact with each other, making continuous arc-shaped vibrations. The tongue side and the palate side need to vibrate back and forth from the maxillary dental arch to the mandibular dental arch.

Silicone finger toothbrush: convenient and safe to clean baby's mouth

A finger toothbrush is a toothbrush that is worn directly on the hand. It has a friction material on the top and is put on one finger when in use. Since fingers are more flexible, they can brush hard-to-reach and inconvenient places. Baby-specific finger toothbrushes are generally made of food-grade silicone. One side of the top is a soft silicone brush head, and the other side is a small round bump for cleaning the tongue. The whole thing is smooth and soft and will not hurt the baby's delicate oral lining. A finger toothbrush is a great tool for brushing your baby's teeth before using a real toothbrush.

The baby's body is in the development stage and needs to eat several times a day. If the teeth are not cleaned, the bacteria in the mouth will multiply and tooth decay can be foreseeable. Therefore, the editor reminds parents that they should arrange their children's diet reasonably in life, cultivate correct eating habits, and strictly prevent the occurrence of tooth decay in children.