To ensure strong healthy teeth and to develop good lifelong dental habits it is important to brush a child\u2019s teeth as soon as they appear in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Electric toothbrushes, however, are not suitable for babies and very small children. To ensure that they receive the best possible oral care you should brush with a specially designed toothbrush (such as the Oral B Stages 1 toothbrush which has a rounded head and soft bristles) with a small amount of toothpaste. For babies of three months and over it may also be beneficial to use teeth wipes to prevent \u2018baby bottle tooth decay.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For older children, manufacturers including Braun (Oral B) and Phillips have developed a range of child friendly electric brushes. The Oral B brush is easy for small hands to hold with a \u2018squish grip\u2019handle, it has a smaller head and comes with a choice of appealing Disney graphics including Buzz Lightyear and Snow White. The Phillips Sonicare for Kids has two power options for different stages of oral development and two handle grips suitable for the use of either parent or child. Whether using a manual or electric brush, it is recommended that until the age of seven you should help children brush their teeth in order to develop good technique and ensure a thorough clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Electric brushes can be beneficial as they help children, who have less manual dexterity than adults, clean hard to reach places such as the backs of the teeth. Many brushes also have built in timers to ensure that they brush for the recommended two minutes and musical tones and pictures which make brushing a fun activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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