How many months does it take for babies to start brushing their teeth?

Brushing teeth is a normal thing that adults must do every day, because after eating, there will be some food residues in the mouth, and if these residues are not cleaned in time, they may cause tooth decay. For the sake of babies' dental health, they also need to brush their teeth. Many children have cavities on their teeth, which is caused by not cleaning their teeth properly. Therefore, you can start brushing your baby's teeth when he is a few months old.

How old should babies be to start brushing their teeth?

For most children, all 20 baby teeth have grown out by the age of 2 and a half. From this time on, you can teach your child how to brush their teeth. By the age of 3, you can help your child develop a good habit of brushing their teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing their mouth after meals.

Brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth can clean your mouth and teeth, remove dental plaque, and also massage your gums, thereby promoting local blood circulation and improving the gums' ability to resist disease and bacteria. Therefore, brushing teeth is an effective measure to keep oral cavity clean and prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.

The correct way to brush your children’s teeth

When brushing teeth, you should mainly brush three tooth surfaces: the outer side, inner side and horizontal chewing surface. The molars are the most easily overlooked by young children. Therefore, when teaching young children to brush their teeth, remind them to clean these areas. Here are some steps for young children to brush their teeth correctly:

First brush the two outer rows of teeth, place the toothbrush on the edge of the tooth root, brush 2 or 3 teeth at a time, and move the toothbrush up and down with appropriate force.

2. Brush your teeth up and down

When brushing the outer sides of the upper and lower teeth, you should combine horizontal and vertical brushing and rotate in a circular motion, that is, the lower teeth should form a "W" trajectory and the upper teeth should form an "M" trajectory.

3. Inside of the tooth

Next is to brush the inside of your teeth, in the same way as you brushed the outside of your teeth.

4. Inside of the teeth

When brushing the inside, stand the toothbrush upright and brush from the gums to the crowns with appropriate force. Repeat the same method for the lower teeth.

5. Chewing Surface

Cleaning the chewing surface is also within the scope of brushing. Just place the toothbrush on the chewing surface and move it back and forth several times.

In addition, young children should brush their teeth at least twice a day, and three times is best. The once before going to bed is particularly important, as it can thoroughly clean the mouth and prevent long-term erosion of teeth by residues. It is recommended to brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes each time.