Dental and oral hygiene are important, right from the first teeth. Those who attach great importance to proper toothbrushing are also generally less likely to suffer from tooth decay in young children and in older children later on. Here you will find excellent tips on toothbrushing, to find a positive approach. Tips on how to prevent dental problems in children in a fun and effective way.
Tips for brushing teeth
Children learn a lot by imitating us. The easiest and best way for your children to learn to brush their teeth is to model themselves after us; so simply make brushing part of everyday life. After each solid meal, for example, say: “Now let’s brush our teeth!” and bring up the topic together in a playful way. You can also let your baby watch you and take him with you in the baby carrier when you brush his teeth. When brushing teeth is integrated into everyday life or is designed as a small, shared ritual and announced, children get a taste for it. If your toddler doesn’t like it, you can also invent stories about toothbrushes or take another playful approach with songs about brushing teeth or a story about a toothbrushing fairy. As parents, brushing teeth and explaining the different steps by example helps the child to develop his own motivation and routine later on.
Good dental care for babies
Dentists recommend the “KAI” method: first brush the chewing surfaces, then the outer surfaces, and finally the inner surfaces of the tooth. At first, the pressure is still transmitted to the surface of the tooth and not to the gum. There are also special hourglasses that indicate a duration of about two minutes for children. In children who are already old enough to brush their teeth themselves, however, it is important to check and, if necessary, re-clean the baby teeth. When the first baby teeth come out, you can start cleaning your teeth every day after each meal, gently and with very little toothpaste.
Choosing the right toothpaste
We recommend a toothpaste gel specially designed for children, preferably with a natural taste. Too sweet or too fruity, it will make children want to swallow the toothpaste. With our children’s toothpaste gel, you will find a natural anti-caries prophylaxis without fluoride, suitable for baby teeth. It is specially designed to preserve the health of baby teeth and is suitable for children’s oral flora. It contains silicic acid as well as an extract of marigold flowers, almond oil ,and fennel oil, which effectively remove dental plaque and protect against caries during regular brushing.
The essentials at a glance:
- Set an example yourself
- Always integrate tooth brushing into daily routine
- A first visit to the dentist is necessary as soon as the first tooth appears and at the latest after the first birthday.
- Prevent tooth decay by ensuring a healthy diet and avoiding sugary drinks or adding sugar to baby’s tea
- From the first baby tooth, a children’s toothbrush and children’s toothpaste gel can be used
