How to brush kids teeth

Give your children´s teeth a good start

Children need help and supervision to brush from the first tooth until the age of 10-12. A small child does not have the manual skills to brush properly and is not able to understand the consequences of not brushing correctly.

Six tips for brushing children’s teeth

1. Brush twice a day. Brush once in the morning and once at night before bedtime.
2. Use a small and soft brush. The toothbrush should have a small brush head and gentle filaments.
3. Apply a little toothpaste. Use the size of the child’s little finger nail.
4. Create a habit. Brush the inside, outside and biting surfaces in the same order to make sure no side is forgotten.
5. Remember the gum line. Place the filaments at a 45º angle towards teeth and gum line.
6. Be gentle. Brush with a slight pressure using small movements.

How to brush your baby’s teeth

It is time to start brushing your children´s teeth as soon as the first tooth emerges. A fixed routine, in the morning and before bedtime, makes toothbrushing a natural part of your child’s day.

How to brush your infants teeth

It’s often convenient to brush with your child lying down, head nearest to you, for example, on the changing table. Closeness and eye contact make the child feel secure. While brushing, gently lift the child’s lip with your finger to see and reach better.

With TePe Mini™ it’s easy to start brushing from the very first tooth. It’s recommended for children from 0 to 3 – 4 years of age.