Brushing & Flossing Your Child’s Teeth
Childrens’ Dental Care in Edmond OK
After every feeding, wipe the baby’s gums with a washcloth, gauze, or finger brush. When the baby’s teeth begin to erupt clean them regularly using the washcloth, gauze or a finger brush. As he/ she starts getting the posterior teeth, use a soft child-size toothbrush. Brush the teeth with water or use training toothpaste without fluoride. When you determine that your child is able to spit and not swallow the toothpaste, start using a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Brush at least twice a day and replace the toothbrush when is worn. Bent or frayed bristles prevent proper plaque removal.
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Begin flossing daily when adjacent teeth are touching. Flossing cleans decay-causing bacteria that toothbrush bristles cannot reach. Flossing removes hard-to-get plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line.
Video: How To Brush Your Teeth
Video: How To Floss Your Teeth
