Tooth Brushing with Children
It is so important to look after your child’s teeth and gums – you need to nurture their smiles!
A mouth that is healthy and free from discomfort will encourage:
- Their confidence and willingness to smile.
- Their ability to bite and chew allowing for a more varied and adventurous diet.
- The development of their speech.
- Their adult (permanent) teeth to be healthy and guided into place.
As soon as your child’s teeth appear (erupt) you should start to brush them.
0 – 3 year olds
Need a smear of toothpaste with no less than 1000ppm Fluoride
3 – 6 year olds
Need a pea-size amount of toothpaste with 1350 – 1500ppm Fluoride
7 year olds+
Need a pea-size amount of toothpaste with 1350 – 1500ppm Fluoride
The most important time to brush your child’s teeth is at bedtime.
Nottingham Oral Health website has games and activities for children, as well as information.
