Oral hygiene for children from 2 years old

 From the ages of 15 to 18 months, baby teeth begin to grow more, requiring mothers to change the way of oral hygiene to suit children.

 - At this stage, babies love to imitate adult activities. This is a good time to teach your child oral hygiene.

- Parents need to buy baby toothbrush bristles are very soft, short handle and small size suitable for baby mouth. Also use baby toothpaste.

- For children under the age of 2, the use of toothpaste is not recommended. Young children, not aware of "swallowing" or "spit" toothpaste after the fight, the flour in the cream can cause children to swallow in the bone can cause osteoporosis. In addition, if too much fluoride results in a condition called "fluoride tooth", it produces white spots on your baby's permanent teeth.

 So, just when your baby actually rinses and rinses his mouth, you should let him use toothpaste. From 2.5 years old children can practice to use gradually with toothpaste.

- However, choose a toothpaste suitable for each stage of the child. For children under 3 years old should use toothpaste with fluoride below 600ppm. Children over 3 years olds can use normal toothpaste, as long as it does not contain more than 1500ppm fluoride.

- Change your toothbrush once every three months or replace the toothbrush if you feel the brush is frayed. In order not to scratch your baby's gums, you should use a toothbrush and a featherless brush to massage your baby's own gums.

- Combination of flossing to increase cleaning efficiency.

 Brush your teeth in a fun atmosphere to make fun of your baby. If you need more advice please contact us for more specific advice!