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The fact that it is necessary to treat milk teeth no longer causes doubts among parents - and this is correct. After all, this is how the risk of root growth damaged by caries decreases. But the best treatment is always correct and timely prevention. Read more about how to care for baby teeth.
When should you buy a toothbrush for a child?
The baby's first toothbrush should appear in the house simultaneously with the appearance of the first tooth. Dentists recommend starting with the so-called finger brushes. Made of silicone, they gently clean the surface of the tooth and gently massage itchy gums, soothing the child.
Make it a rule to "brush" the first teeth with such a brush at least twice a day, teaching the baby to mandatory oral hygiene.
How to choose the right brush for a child?
Around the age of 1-2 years of life, you can already buy an ordinary children's brush. Its bristles must be soft, and the cleaning head must be small. The brush should also fit comfortably in a child's hand.
From this period, it is necessary to gradually learn to brush the teeth correctly - with sweeping movements from the gum to the edge of the tooth and rotational movements on the chewing surfaces. Parents should definitely brush their child's teeth until he finally learns to perform this procedure on his own.
The minimum effective cleaning time is 2 minutes.
Electric brush for a child — benefit or harm?
Dentists are unanimous in their opinion that electric toothbrushes clean more effectively than ordinary ones. Therefore, it is recommended to buy such a model for a child from the age of 3-4. The main condition is to buy a rotary brush, that is, with a rotating head. Ultrasonic cleaning is still useless for children.
Make sure that the brush head is small, the bristles are soft, and the handle fits in a child's palm. It is recommended to change nozzles with the same frequency as ordinary brushes - once every 3–6 months.
How to choose the right toothpaste?
Today, many different pastes with smells and tastes are produced for children. Pay attention, the child should not eat it. Therefore, always monitor how much paste he puts on the brush - the size should not exceed a small pea.
Very small children can do without pasta. Before the complete replacement of baby teeth, it is better not to switch to adult toothpaste: it contains too much fluoride and abrasive particles are often present.
How often do you go to the dentist?
Milk teeth deteriorate and break down faster than permanent teeth, so it is recommended to visit the dentist approximately once every three months. For convenience, you can divide the hour into seasons and schedule visits once a season.
In the Porcelain dental clinic — porcelain-dent.com.ua/ru — there are professional pediatricians who will definitely find an approach to your child. Here, parents are given comprehensive advice on all issues of oral care, and for babies, visits to the doctor are a real adventure. Thanks to the new modern equipment and global treatment and prevention practices used in the "Porcelyan" clinic, the absence of pain and high quality of service are guaranteed to small patients.
