Surprise! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! As a result, we thought now is as good a time as ever to focus on best practices for your child’s dental hygiene. To make sure you feel comfortable and confident about the choices you’re making for your son or daughter’s smile, we would love to walk you through some helpful, essential details. Curious about which type of toothpaste to use? Wondering if you chose the right brush? Have questions about your approach? We’ve got answers!
Yes, Always Use Fluoride
When you begin looking into what different people have to say about your child’s dental hygiene, you will discover mixed reviews. Some are pro-fluoride. Others are staunchly against it. All you need to remember, fortunately, is what your dentist has to say about it! From the professionals in the dental world, the final word is always to choose fluoridated paste to ensure your little one’s smile is healthy and strong.
Remember, Everything Is Just Smaller!
Don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed or wonder if there are some mysterious needs for effective care for your child. Instead, you pretty much just need to visualize smaller everything for your child’s dental hygiene. Consider the following:
- Your child will use soft bristles on his or her toothbrush, just like you (but they’ll be shorter)
- Your child needs a smaller toothbrush that will fit in little hands
- The head of your child’s brush will be much smaller, as well, for easy navigating
Follow The Usual Guidelines For Time
Fortunately, the general guidelines for your child’s dental hygiene is identical to yours, as well. You and your child both need to brush two times a day for at least two minutes during each brushing session. You need to floss daily, too. See? Very easy!
