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Brushing & Flossing in Ogden, UT
Brushing & Flossing
The most fundamental care is brushing one’s teeth. But, don’t forget to floss! Teaching your child proper brushing and flossing is important, so let’s show them the best way.
As parents, it’s vital to know that brushing and flossing your children’s teeth is the most important thing you can do for their long-term oral health. To that end, we have compiled some suggestions to make daily brushing and flossing easier and more effective.
Brushing
The following pointers can help make daily brushing time much more effective and less of a hassle.
- Parents often need to help their children brush until the child is at least six years of age.
- Children should usually use fluoridated toothpaste to strengthen the dental enamel. Current guidelines for patients under age three recommend using a dot of fluoridated toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice; over age three, use a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste until the child no longer swallows the paste after brushing.
- When you brush your child’s teeth, move the brush in small, circular, polishing motions and be sure to brush every tooth. Don’t forget back teeth. They can be difficult to reach, but are vital to clean because they tend to hide bacteria and food particles.
- Depending on how easily they get cavities, we suggest brushing your child’s teeth 2–4 times daily to ensure optimal cleanliness. You may want to brush your child’s teeth:
- After breakfast—good breath equals more friends!
- After lunch.
- After school.
- Before bed—the most important time to brush!
- Remember to replace the toothbrush as soon as the bristles begin to wear down or droop.
Flossing
- Brushing alone won’t remove those stubborn food particles that lodge themselves between the teeth. It is important to use floss to remove plaque and food from your child’s teeth each day.
- The best time to floss is usually at night before brushing.
- When you floss your child’s teeth for the first time, you may notice that their gums bleed. Minor bleeding while the gums adjust to the routine is common. If the bleeding continues after flossing their teeth for several nights, please contact us right away.
Quality Care at Christensen Pediatric Dental
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office! We prefer to get to know our patients and provide instructions in prevention before problems arise. Contact Christensen Pediatric Dental with your questions or concerns, or to request your next appointment!
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