Tips for picking out a new toothbrush and toothpaste!
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Shopping for a new toothbrush or toothpaste can be hard! Just look at all of those options in the grocery store aisle!
⭐️Choose a toothbrush designed for children’s smaller hands and mouths. Look for large handles that help children control the toothbrush.
⭐️The best toothbrushes have soft bristles that clean while being gentle on the gums. Remember to throw out a toothbrush after 3 months or sooner if the bristles are fraying. Frayed bristles can harm the gums and are not as effective in cleaning teeth.
⭐️ Use toothpaste with fluoride and the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
⭐️For children under 3, use a smear or “rice-sized” amount of fluoridated toothpaste on the brush. For ages 3-6, use only a “pea-sized” amount. Careful supervision is encouraged.
⭐️When all sides of a tooth cannot be cleaned by brushing alone (because the teeth are touching or crowded), it is time to begin flossing the teeth!