Birmingham dentist - Electric Toothbrush

Your Birmingham dentist or dental hygienist can advise you on how to brush your children’s teeth.  If children enter the habit of having their teeth brushed at an early age they are more likely to maintain healthy teeth. Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they appear in the mouth. Use a baby brush and a small smear of flouride toothpaste. Obvisously at this age an electric toothbrush is not suitable and the fine control you need may be found using a specifically designed baby's manual toothbrush such as those available from the Oral-B range. We suggest should you require a more in depth explanation you consult your family dentist in Birmingham.

In general children under seven will need help to get their teeth fully clean as they may not posses the physical dexterity to fully cover all areas of the mouth. A common technique is to stand behind them and hold the brush, guiding it with them as they brush. This will help them become accustomed to the correct brushing procedure.

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