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2458 Dayton-Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45434
937-429-3160
With the early years of parenthood there is a lot on your plate and dental hygiene shouldn’t be something that goes unnoticed. As your toddler begins to smile more it’s important to learn the basics of toddler tooth care to ensure they stay healthy. We have a few helpful dental tips that will keep your toddler smiling well into his adolescent years, they are as followed:
- Tooth brushing.
Baby teeth are extremely vulnerable to decay as soon as they break through their gum’s and the best line of defense is simply brushing their teeth twice a day preferably for two minutes at a time. When it comes to teaching your toddler how to brush their own teeth we recommend using tooth brushing games to make cleaning teeth a whole lot more fun!
- Get the right brush.
Sounds simple right? Based on your toddlers behavior will depend on what kind of brush you will want to buy but you do have the choice of a regular long handle toothbrush or finger brushing. Regardless of which brush you and your toddler decide to purchase remember to replace it every three to four months.
- Get the right technique.
The most important thing is teaching your toddler the right technique and with that said it is important to let your toddler pick up the brush and attempt to brush his/her own teeth from there you can direct them on what they should do. In addition it helps for them to visualize the entire process so make sure you have a mirror handy! To learn more about techniques that will your toddlers dental care please read here.
If you suspect your child is over due for a routine check up, we encourage you to visit your dentist. From there your dentist can examine your child’s mouth for further health issues and educate them on the importance of oral hygiene. If you have any questions about dental health care or need to schedule an appointment, please contact our office at 937-429-3160.
Information found on the Dr. Oz website