3 May 2012So, your child wants to brush teeth on his own? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that as long as your child’s using the right toothpaste to brush his/her teeth. A good way to make sure that your child is following proper oral hygiene practices is getting in afterward to clean the child’s teeth again yourself.
Experts suggest the use of non-fluoridated toothpaste for children who are less than five or six years old. A good way to determine the right age of letting your child use fluoridated toothpaste is checking if your child consistently spits out into the sink. Of course, you wouldn’t want your child to swallow toothpaste since children can swallow excessive amount of toothpaste every single day. Remember, understanding the actual balance between enough fluoride and too much fluoride is very important. Preferably, you should have your child drink fluoridated water as this will be good for teeth development until the child turns 18 of age.
Giving bottled water to children can be a source of oral health concerns as this water doesn’t have fluoride. Cooking at home with tap water also helps get a considerable amount of fluoride that a child might need.