Toothpaste Selection You know that it is important to get your child to start brushing his or her teeth at an early age. It would help if you made brushing fun for your child so they want to do that. One way that you can make your child want to brush is with the correct toothpaste. Here at NC Pediatric Dentistry, we want you to find the right toothpaste for your child. Here are some suggestions for toothpaste selection.Finding a Toothpaste That Your Child Is Going to Want to UseFinding the right toothpaste for your child can be an exercise in trial and error. Just because your oldest child likes a certain flavor does not mean that your other children will also like it. It would help if you kept that in mind when looking for the right toothpaste. Make sure that the toothpaste you buy is ADA certified. You can find the American Dental Association seal of approval on the box and also on the tube. For the most part, brushing with a toothpaste that has fluoride is a good idea. It is important, though, that you teach your child that he or she needs to spit out the toothpaste when done brushing. Your child should not swallow fluoridated toothpaste. If your child does swallow toothpaste, you might want to look for a brand without fluoride for the time being. Your child should use a toothpaste that is made for children. Adult toothpaste is not a good idea for young kids. The flavors are often too strong for children, and that will make them not want to brush. Adult toothpaste can also be more abrasive, and that can strip the enamel from baby teeth. Let Your Child Have Some InputThere are a lot of different flavors out there when it comes to toothpaste for kids. Let your child pick which flavor he or she would like to try next. At the same time, let your child pick out a new toothbrush. The combination of a new flavor of toothpaste and a fun new toothbrush will get your child excited about brushing, at least for a little while. Talk to your child about toothpaste. This is the best way to discover which flavors will be a hit, and which will make your child not want to brush. It would help if you also showed your child how much toothpaste should go on the toothbrush. When he or she is old enough, allow your child to attempt to put the toothpaste on the brush without your assistance. If your child thinks that he or she can do it all on their own, your child will be more likely to want to brush. Toothpaste is an important part of brushing. It will clean the teeth, but it will also kill bacteria in the mouth that can lead to bad breath and other problems. Here at NC Pediatric Dentistry, we are ready to answer all of your questions regarding the right toothpaste for your child. Call us at tbd. We want to make sure that your child makes brushing each day a pleasant experience. |
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