Dental issues are uncomfortable for everyone but for a child, their ability to learn effectively, enjoy playing or even eat can be greatly affected by their oral hygiene routine. Parents care deeply about their children’s oral health but often they’re not sure what it should consist of and when to start implementing a good oral hygiene routine.
“A thorough cleaning routine is the best way to limit your child’s chances of tooth pain or discomfort,” says dental hygienist Emma Nelson. “It’s vitally important to teach children good oral hygiene habits, including flossing, from a young age that will stay with them as they grow up”.
DenTek’s Top Tips to maximise your child’s oral health and minimise the chance of dental discomfort:
- Ensure children brush their teeth twice a day* with fluoride toothpaste and clean between the teeth once a day. Leave at least 30 minutes before brushing to avoid eroding the tooth enamel
- Keep to a routine –a morning and evening routine is very important
- Start young! Start brushing as soon as milk teeth appear or even before you can see them
- Introduce interdental cleaning** when 2 teeth touch between the ages of 2 and 6
- Make it fun with songs and a star chart for every time your child brushes their teeth for 2 minutes
A toothbrush alone only reaches certain areas of the tooth so it’s vital to introduce young children to flossing. DenTek’s Kids Fun Flossers, available from Boots, are designed especially for smaller mouths and little hands, helping children get to those tricky in‑between spaces. The gentle textured, wild‑fruit‑flavoured, fluoride‑coated floss cleans between teeth – the place cavities love to start!
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*Adult supervision is recommended until the age of ten
**Flossing does not replace your child’s dental check-up. See a professional if problems arise or persist
