Choose a toothbrush that is proportional to the size of the child’s mouth, with soft bristles and one that they can easily hold in their hand. This will give them a firm grip on the toothbrush and allow them to clean their teeth effectively. Soaking the toothbrush in warm water before brushing teeth can help soften the bristles and make it more gentle to use. Some children prefer using an electric spinning toothbrush. As long as the teeth are cleaned effectively, this can be a great option.

For kids under three, use a smear amount of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice.  For kids over three, a pea-sized amount can be used. Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect and strengthen the child’s teeth against cavities. Proper brushing habits, with a small amount of fluoride, will give your child extra protection, especially for young and developing teeth. By always using small amounts of fluoride toothpaste and rinsing out their mouth after brushing teeth, you ensure that your child does not swallow large amounts of fluoride toothpaste.

It is important that children should brush twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Before going to sleep, the last thing they should do is brush their teeth. If they have anything to eat or drink, other than water, after brushing teeth, they should brush again.