Children's Hygiene
How to maintain your child's oral health
Oral hygiene in children is crucial for dental health in adulthood. Creating healthy habits from an early age enables your child to maintain a healthy smile throughout their life. Learn how to properly care for your child's teeth.
When to start brushing teeth?
Oral hygiene should begin as soon as the first tooth appears, usually around 6 months of age. Initially use a soft cloth or silicone baby brush, then switch to a toothbrush when the baby is 12-18 months old.
Choosing toothbrush and toothpaste
Toothbrush
- • Soft children's brush
- • Small head for easier brushing
- • Ergonomic handle
- • Replace every 3-4 months
Toothpaste
- • Fluoride toothpaste for children
- • Small amount (pea-sized)
- • Acceptable taste
- • Sugar-free
Tooth brushing technique
Brushing teeth in children should last 2 minutes, twice a day. Use circular motions and pay attention to all tooth surfaces. Parents should supervise brushing until the age of 8.
Nutrition and dental health
- ✓Limit consumption of sweets and carbonated drinks
- ✓Include fruits and vegetables in the diet
- ✓Ensure sufficient calcium and vitamin D
- ✓Avoid eating before bedtime
First visit to the dentist
The first visit to the dentist should occur by the age of 1 or when the first tooth appears. This visit enables the dentist to check tooth development and give parents advice on oral hygiene.
Cavity prevention
Key tips for prevention:
- • Regular tooth brushing
- • Using fluoride toothpaste
- • Limiting sweets
- • Regular dental check-ups
- • Physical activity
How to motivate your child?
Motivation is key to creating healthy habits. Use games, songs or tooth brushing apps. Reward good behavior and be an example to your child. Make brushing teeth fun and a regular part of the daily routine.
When to see a dentist?
- ⚠Tooth or gum pain
- ⚠Sensitivity to hot or cold
- ⚠Changes in tooth color
- ⚠Bleeding gums