BRUSHING KID’S TEETH
Keeping kid’s teeth clean and healthy is extremely important for their overall health and development. At Heritage Dental Group, our team tries their best to demonstrate kids and parents how to brush and floss properly to keep their smile healthy. We know how important a great smile is for a child’s confidence and development. We are passionate about educating children from an early age about the advantages of looking after their teeth and gums. Our dentists are trained to ease children in to dental procedures so that they do not develop phobias that can severely impact a child’s future dental and general health.
Watch this video with your kids- How to brush properly?
Here are a few steps on how to make your kid’s brushing and flossing fun and keep their teeth clean and healthy:
- Put your kid’s favourite music on for 2-3 minutes while they are brushing. Brush twice a day using soft bristle brush with gentle circular strokes.
- Replace toothbrush or toothbrush head every three months.
- Children should floss their teeth as soon as they have two teeth that are in contact with each other, floss and supervise kids till they are about 10-year-old.
- Help your child brush their teeth from when they get their first teeth to the age of 7-9 years old. Always supervise to make sure they are brushing properly.
- While brushing your toddler’s teeth, you may find it easier to lay down your toddler in your lap with their head resting against your arm or stand behind them to have a better control.
- Use the brushing flossing chart provided to track daily routine or PRINT BRUSHING CHART HERE
- Always talk positively about dental issues and the dentist
- Watch ADA proper brushing and flossing videos with your kids
- To develop healthy teeth, make sure your child has a healthy balanced diet avoiding or minimising the intake of sweet, sticky and acidic foods. Choose fresh fruits, veg sticks and use fluoridated tap water.
- Baby teeth are an important part of kid’s overall development. Baby teeth help with eating, speaking clearly and holding a space for permanent teeth to come through. Brush gently twice a day, choose healthy balanced diet and avoid putting sweet drinks in milk bottles or Sippy cups. Remember to visit the dentist for their first dental check-up.
- Contact the dentist if your child has swollen, red gums, toothache, abscess or pus coming from gums, bad taste or loose teeth
- Book your kids in for first orientation visit with Heritage Dental Group.
Watch this video with your kids - How to Floss?
Making brushing and flossing part of your kids daily routine is important. Once they are trained and understand the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth they are set for life.
Should you have any questions regarding your child's oral health, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team on 38783384
WE PROMISE," A GENTLE CARING DENTAL EXPERIENCE."
Thank you
Team at Heritage Dental Group