Proper dental care and good oral hygiene is very important for the overall health and well being of the toddlers. For best results, the kids should be made to daily brush and floss their teeth twice and once respectively. One of the brushing, and the flossing should be done before bedtime.
Kids should use the right type of brush, as well as paste that has enough fluoride content. Additionally, they should eat a healthy diet along with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also, consult your dentist regularly.
While brushing, make sure that the bristles are at a 45 degree angle to the gum line along the teeth. Each tooth should be cleaned separately moving the brush gently in small circular motions for the lower and upper jaws. Start with the bottom back teeth one by one until you reach the last tooth at the opposite side. Then try the same for the upper jaws or vice versa, both inside and outside.
The same should be done for the chewing surfaces, and also gently insert the bristles into the crevices and groves to clean these parts. Don’t forget to lightly brush the tongue to remove bacteria and foul breath.
Flossing is necessary to remove plaque and food particles. This should be done when teeth appear side by side near to each other. The best method for flossing is to use an 18 inch dental floss. After wrapping this around each middle finger, gently slide the floss between two teeth with thumbs and index fingers. Then pull gently in the same direction around the tooth and move it tightly up and down. Repeat this action for each tooth. For back teeth, floss both the sides.
Special care should be taken to brush the molars and tongue sides of the bottom teeth. Proper oral care is necessary if you want to keep the dental doctor away.
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Dental care, Diet, Toddler
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