Teaching Kids How To Brush Their Teeth

Children develop independence so quickly—from holding their own bottle to walking without holding your hand to their first day at school! Even though it might be challenging for parents, encouraging kids to do tasks independently is a good idea. Independence fosters the growth of confidence and problem-solving abilities.

Most kids learn to tie their shoes at the same time they are ready to clean their teeth independently. Your youngster must use proper brushing methods to preserve good dental health. You must take care of those newborn teeth! Additionally, young children should be taught good practices.

So how do you start? Check out these four helpful teeth-brushing suggestions to help you teach your child how to do it.

The Basics of Teeth Brushing

One of the most effective and simple types of preventive dentistry is brushing your teeth. Teach your kids the fundamental techniques for cleaning their teeth, and have them practice these techniques every morning and evening until they are proficient:

1. Brush the front surfaces of the teeth: Use back-and-forth strokes to brush the top and bottom teeth's exterior surfaces.

2. Brush the inner surfaces of teeth: Brush the inner surfaces of both the top and bottom teeth in a back-and-forth motion. Teach your child how to use up-and-down strokes by turning the brush downward.

3. Clean the chewing surfaces of teeth: Brush the chewing surfaces of the top and bottom arches in a back-and-forth motion. To reach the areas of the mouth most prone to decay, make sure your youngster reaches all the way back.