Whats the Proper Way to Brush My Toddlers Teeth?
It’s a good idea to supervise your child’s brushing until the age of 6, following the guidelines below: • Use a pea-sized amount of an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Take care that your child doesn’t swallow the paste. • Use a toothbrush with soft bristles, brush inside surfaces of all teeth first, where plaque accumulates most. Angle bristles toward the gumline. Brush gently back and forth. • Clean all outside surfaces of teeth. Angle bristles toward the gumline. Brush gently back and forth. • Place brush so bristles are on the chewing surface of the teeth. Brush gently back and forth. Is Thumb or Finger Sucking a Problem and How Can I Treat it? The sucking reflex is normal and healthy in babies. However, a thumb or finger sucking habit can cause problems with the growth of the mouth and jaw, and position of teeth, if it continues after permanent teeth have erupted, between four and seven years of age. Front teeth that point outwards (sometimes called buck teeth) and an open bite m
