TODDLER TOOTHBRUSHES PROMOTE GOOD BRUSHING HABITS
Many parents don’t know that children’s teeth must be cleaned as soon as they start coming in. What they also may not know is that traditional toothbrushes may not be safe for toddlers to use themselves because they can be over-inserted in the mouth or even swallowed.
Today, safer toddler toothbrushes are available that prevent the build-up of plaque and bacteria. Using toddler toothbrushes can help children establish good oral health habits at an early age. It resembles an oblong-shaped teething toy, with one wide end for easy gripping and a narrow end with a small head of bristles. The shape prevents it from being over-inserted in the mouth or swallowed, and some models have bumps around the gripping end on which infants can teeth.
Even before children’s primary teeth come in, parents should start promoting oral health in infants by wiping inside the baby’s mouth with a washcloth or gauze pad to prevent the build-up of plaque and bacteria.
Adults should supervise children while brushing. Adults can also help children have fun with oral care by singing songs to keep them brushing longer or making brushing a game by naming the individual teeth being cleaned.
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