How do you teach your child to brush their teeth?

Most parents pay attention to their children's developmental issues and hope that they can develop in all aspects, especially their hands-on ability. Brushing children's teeth has become a big problem. Many children do not like to brush their teeth, and it is impossible for parents to accompany their children all the time. Now they want to teach their children to brush their teeth. The editor suggests paying attention to the following points to ensure that children develop good brushing habits.

Children's dental care. Brushing your teeth is the best and most effective way to protect your teeth. Children should use a special children's health toothbrush to brush their teeth, and choose a special children's toothpaste, preferably a fluoride-containing children's toothpaste. (The fluoride in the toothpaste can enhance the hardness of teeth, protect teeth from acid erosion, inhibit the activity of bacteria in the mouth, and repair tooth enamel that has been eroded by acid.) Adhere to the vertical brushing method, because the direction of brushing movement is consistent with the direction of the teeth. The bristles on the toothbrush can penetrate deep into the teeth to remove dirt in the teeth. It also has a certain massage effect on the gum tissue while brushing, and will not wear the teeth. So, how to guide young children to brush their teeth correctly?

1. Before use, soak the toothbrush in warm water for 1 to 2 minutes to make the bristles soft.

2. When babies use toothbrushes, the frequency should not be too fast; when brushing teeth, brush the upper teeth first, then the lower teeth, so as to avoid brushing the gums. When brushing both rows of teeth, first brush back and forth horizontally several times to remove the dirt on the surface of the teeth, then brush up and down vertically to remove the residue in between the teeth. Use light force when brushing horizontally and slightly more force when brushing vertically.

3. After using the toothbrush, the mother should help the baby rinse the inside of the bristles with water and shake off as much water as possible. Place the toothbrush head upward in a mouthwash cup, or place it in a ventilated and sunny place to dry it and sterilize it. Keep baby toothbrushes separate from adult toothbrushes.

4. Usually replace your toothbrush once a month, and no longer than 3 months. Do not use the same toothpaste for a long time. Use them alternately to avoid drug resistance.

The above aspects are the precautions for brushing teeth introduced by the editor. Correctly guide children to brush their teeth to avoid damage to the dental pulp. Because there will be bacteria in the mouth, it is necessary to develop the habit of brushing teeth. Children's teeth are not fully developed. To prevent crooked teeth, it is necessary to control the frequency of brushing. The choice of toothbrush is also very important to ensure that children have beautiful teeth.