s Teeth
is important, so you should brush your child’s teeth until they
ht way on their own. Although most children can brush their
ould still be supervised until around age 10.
w to brush the right way, it may help to stand behind them and
ch in the mirror. Teach them to spit out all of the toothpaste
er brushing:
inst the tooth where it meets the gums (also called the gum line).
o make sure you are fully reaching the gum line as well as the
le picture on the right.)
d forth gently in short strokes. Brush the outer surface of each
kes for the inside surfaces and chewing surfaces of the teeth.
ould my child use?
’s teeth every day
s teeth with floss or another between-the-teeth cleaner
rush bristles can’t reach. Begin using floss or a floss aid when
next to each other. Flossing is not easy for children to do by
ends that you clean between your child’s teeth daily until they
0 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.
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Sometimes children as young
as age 5 can use a floss aid.
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s teeth to help prevent decay and cavities
n the teeth is as essential for children as it is for adults. Brush your child’s teeth (and yours!)
es each time. You should clean between teeth with floss or a floss aid every day.
If decay isn’t treated, it can destroy baby teeth.
Moderate to severe decay Moderate to severe decay Severe decay ial 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.
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