It's never too early to begin teaching your children how to brush their teeth correctly. Even the smallest toddler is capable of learning this simple task. Not sure where to begin your first tooth-brushing lesson?
Here are a few pointers offered by seasoned parents.
Step # 1: Show your child how to hold the toothbrush.
It may seem instinctual to us adults, but believe it or not, toddlers honestly do not know the proper way to hold their toothbrush. So be sure to begin by showing them the proper way to hold that toothbrush - with their thumb on the underside of the handle and the bristles facing their teeth!
Step # 2: Demonstrate proper technique.
Kids love to mimic mommy and daddy, so take a few minutes to show your children how you brush your teeth. GO slowly now. You want them to learn to take their time to brush each tooth. If you rush through your demonstration, they will likely race trough their own brushing.
Step # 3: Teach them about all of their teeth.
The biggest mistake new brushers make it to either brush only the front teeth; or only the bottoms. Those poor side teeth rarely get the attention they deserve. Be sure to tell your kids all about their front, top, back, and bottom teeth in order to help them remember to brush them all. Some parents make up silly rhymes or songs to help their kids remember, while others simply explain what the job of each type of tooth is to make them realize how important each tooth really is.
Step # 4: Be sure to give your child the right sized toothbrush.
Kids (especially small ones) need a special kids sized toothbrush in order to brush correctly. Be sure to buy the size that best fits your child's growing mouth.
Step # 5: Start with a non-fluoridated toothpaste.
Toddlers rarely understand the importance of not swallowing while brushing, so be sure to use only non-fluoridated toothpaste until your child is old enough to brush without swallowing. While the right amount of fluoride is good for growing teeth; too much can permanently stain them.
Step # 6: Make it easy to reach the sink.
A child can't brush correctly if they are straining to reach the sink. To avoid the 3-second tooth brushing, be sure to get your child a step stool so they can easily stand at the sink, fill their cup with water and rinse properly. Like the other tools you give your child for brushing, a step stool to help them get high enough up to the sink to feel comfortable is essential to ensure a good tooth brushing session.
When looking for a step stool, make sure that it lifts your child to just the right height (not too far and not too low) and is easy to move in the bathroom (a lightweight model is best).
Learning how to brush your teeth is an important skill that every child must learn, so why not do your best to help make the job as simple and fun as possible?
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