Child’s Teeth ht way is important, so you should brush your child’s teeth until they the right way on their own. Although most children can brush their they should still be supervised until around age 10. hild how to brush the right way, it may help to stand behind them and hey watch in the mirror. Teach them to spit out all of the toothpaste or proper brushing: ush against the tooth where it meets the gums (also called the gum line). angle to make sure you are fully reaching the gum line as well as the ee middle picture on the right.) ack and forth gently in short strokes. Brush the outer surface of each me strokes for the inside surfaces and chewing surfaces of the teeth. ste should my child use? r child’s teeth every day r child’s teeth with floss or another between-the-teeth cleaner toothbrush bristles can’t reach. Begin using floss or a floss aid when that are next to each other. Flossing is not easy for children to do by recommends that you clean between your child’s teeth daily until they d age 10 or 11. Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter! Fluoride (FLOOR-eyed) is a mineral that is found in all natural sources of water — even the ocean. Fluoride helps protect tooth enamel from the acid attacks that cause tooth decay. It also helps repair weakened enamel before cavities form. Children who drink tap water that has the recommended level of fluoride are less likely to get cavities than children who do not drink fluoridated water. Children get added protection from fluoride by getting it from more than one source. Another source of fluoride, besides tap water, is fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride toothpaste is safe, even for young children, as long as they use the recommended amount of toothpaste and spit it out when they are done brushing. Children under three years old should use no more than a grain-of-rice sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Children aged three to six should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Fluoride mouth rinses are not recommended for children under six. Sucking habits Many infants and young children like to suck on thumbs, fingers and pacifiers. Sucking is a natural reflex and necessary for feeding. However, long- term sucking habits can cause problems. Their teeth may not grow in straight and their mouth may not develop correctly. Sucking habits usually stop between the ages of 2 and 4. If your child uses a pacifier or sucks their fingers, talk to your dentist about how to get your child off this habit. If the sucking continues, ask your child’s dentist or pediatrician about other ways to discourage sucking. Thumb sucking (left) and pacifier sucking (right) habits can cause problems as your child’s teeth and mouth develop, like crooked teeth and changes to the shape of their face and mouth. Images © Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved Sometimes children as young as age 5 can use a floss aid. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Image ©Elsevier Inc.All rights reserved. hild’s teeth to help prevent decay and cavities between the teeth is as essential for children as it is for adults. Brush your child’s teeth (and yours!) minutes each time. You should clean between teeth with floss or a floss aid every day. eeth – If decay isn’t treated, it can destroy baby teeth. Moderate to severe decay Moderate to severe decay Severe decay Initial decay white lesions (2) For children 3 to 6 years old, use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. (1) For children under 3 years old, use a smear or grain-of-rice sized amount of toothpaste. 2 BEST SELLER Your Child’s Teeth from Birth to Age 6 Baby teeth are important. 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