Brushing is the most common way used by people to clean their teeth. All dentists advise to brush twice a day.Brushing has now become an important part of everyone’s daily night time routine.
The right kind of brush is extremely important for the efficient cleaning of teeth.
So here are 3 things to keep in mind while buying your child’s toothbrush
Bristles
The bristle of the brush should be soft and rounded so that they are easy on sensitive teeth and gums.
Size
The toothbrush should comfortably fit in your child’s mouth. It should be small enough to clear all spots that are tough to reach and also should fit between the back molars and cheek.
Handle
The handle of the toothbrush should be large enough for the child to hold it comfortably and brush with it for 2 minutes.
Rubber grips are easier to grasp.
Choosing the right kind of brush is not where things end. Using the right kind of toothpaste and brushing technique is also very crucial. Ideally a fluoridated toothpaste should be used and the correct brushing technique to be followed is -
BRUSHING TECHNIQUE: Angle the bristles of the toothbrush towards the gum. Move the brush in gentle circles to clean the outer sides of the teeth and gums. For the lower front teeth the brush should move down to up instead of circular motion.
We teach and demonstrate the correct brushing technique to you and your child so that you can maintain the healthy smile at home which we provide to you in our clinic.
At Vasupujya Pediatric Dental Hospital we think about all the aspects of dental health care no matter how big or small it is. The dental health care regime at home is as important as the treatments we do in the clinic.