24-hour dentistry. What happens if you don't brush your teeth? Doesn't want to brush his teeth

It would seem that daily brushing of teeth is a simple matter, is it worth devoting an entire article to it? Dentists say that most of us brush our teeth incorrectly, and this leads to a number of oral problems. Improper oral hygiene can cause diseases of the teeth and gums, lead to bad breath, and darkening of tooth enamel.

Why brush your teeth?

The oral cavity is one of the places in the body most in contact with the environment. Billions of bacteria live in the mouth. We are given teeth for mechanical processing of food, i.e. chewing food, the remains of which may get stuck between the teeth. This creates a breeding ground for microorganisms. If a person has not brushed his teeth for a long time, bacteria multiply very quickly and a soft plaque forms.

This plaque is very destructive for teeth, because... produces acid that destroys tooth enamel. If you do not clean it off, the tooth will soon be susceptible to carious lesions. In addition, plaque contributes to the disruption of the natural barrier to infections in the mouth. It can also cause halitosis - bad breath and the formation of tartar.

If we regularly clean our teeth of soft plaque, we will not give microorganisms a single chance to cause caries and other problems.

How often should you brush your teeth?

It is necessary to brush your teeth at least 2 times a day - in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before bed. Dentists recommend a three-minute duration of brushing with a toothbrush (i.e., at least 3 minutes).

In addition to cleansing the external and internal surfaces of the tooth, special attention must be paid to the interdental spaces every day. because food debris gets stuck in them, on which plaque—microorganisms—grows very quickly. The interdental spaces are cleaned with special dental flosses without damaging the gums. The floss is carefully inserted between the teeth, bypasses the gums, and removes plaque and food debris from the teeth in the interdental spaces.

Every day you need to finish brushing your teeth with a special rinse, preferably herbal (you can make an infusion yourself). It is important that your daily mouthwash does not contain alcohol or chlorhexidine. The contact time of the rinse with the oral cavity is 30 seconds.

It is also necessary to brush your teeth after every meal. For this, people with healthy teeth can use chewing gum, which can be used to clean the mouth only after eating for no more than 5-7 minutes. In some cases, chewing gum can be harmful for patients with problem teeth, so mouth rinses can be used after meals. Talk to your dentist about how to properly brush your teeth after each meal in your case.

How to choose a toothbrush

Your dentist's advice will be of great help in choosing a toothbrush. A soft brush may not clean your teeth as effectively, and hard bristles can damage your enamel and gums. Most often, a medium-hard brush is used. Many people are interested in what is better - an electric brush or an ordinary one. Dentists recommend brushing your teeth with an electric brush no more than 2-3 times a week, because... otherwise the enamel may be damaged.

Good reviews about ultrasonic brushes. They allow you to remove plaque in hard-to-reach places due to ultrasonic vibrations that lift plaque from the surface. Recommended for sensitive teeth, braces, periodontal diseases, and other situations where mechanical cleaning is difficult. However, the peculiarities of such brushes are their rather high cost, as well as the presence of contraindications - for cancer patients, people with cardiovascular diseases, mental illnesses, pacemakers and children under 9 years old.

Choosing a toothpaste

The paste should also be used taking into account the oral condition of each person. One has sensitive teeth - a special toothpaste is needed to reduce sensitivity. Another has such microflora in his mouth that plaque builds up very quickly - he needs an antibacterial one. In the third case, there may be bleeding gums - a paste is needed for gum health. Very often all this can be combined, then a combined action paste is needed.

When choosing a paste manufacturer, you must also focus on your feelings. After all, it is very important that brushing your teeth is comfortable, and if the taste of the toothpaste causes nausea, a person is unlikely to benefit from it. It happens that, apparently due to the individual characteristics of the oral microflora, after brushing your teeth with certain pastes, after some time a film forms on the oral mucosa, which creates discomfort. In this case, it is better to replace the paste.

Many people want to make their teeth lighter and for this they constantly use whitening toothpastes. Here you need to know that modern whitening pastes most often contain enzymes that facilitate easier removal of plaque. Although these pastes do not harm the enamel, they can only be used daily for 1-2 months. Highly abrasive whitening toothpastes (used mainly for smokers) are more effective, but also dangerous to the enamel. They can only be used 1-2 times a week.

How much toothpaste do you need?

Many people mindlessly squeeze toothpaste along their toothbrush because advertising taught them to do so: back in the 40s, a guy on an advertising poster carefully squeezed toothpaste along the brush. The fact is that the task of marketers is to teach us to buy more than necessary and thus sell us as many products as possible.

The main task of toothpaste is to provide mechanical cleaning of the surface of the teeth with a brush. The paste is designed to soften the hardness of the brush, reduce its trauma and soften plaque. Too much toothpaste will reduce the effectiveness of your toothbrush.

So how much toothpaste should you squeeze onto your brush for effective brushing? Every dentist will tell you that there should be a “pea-sized amount” of toothpaste on your brush.

How to brush your teeth correctly

It must be said that germs need to be removed not only from the teeth, but also from the tongue and cheeks. This will protect your mouth even better. And yet, oral hygiene begins with brushing your teeth.

It is very important not only what we brush our teeth with, but also how. How well we remove plaque from our teeth depends on the movements we make with a toothbrush.

Movements with a toothbrush should be vertical, as if sweeping bacteria from the gums to the cutting edge of the tooth (dentists call it “sweeping” movements). Why not horizontal or circular? Horizontal and circular movements contribute to the fact that plaque accumulates even more in the interdental recesses. In addition, as a result of horizontal movements, we can get a so-called wedge-shaped defect.

It not only makes the smile less attractive, but also greatly increases the sensitivity of the teeth, and in later stages leads to periodontal disease and tooth loss.

So, let's start brushing our teeth.

1. Taking the brush in your hands and rinsing it well with water, apply pea-sized paste. You can apply more paste, but then it will create a lot of foam, which will interfere with cleaning.

2. Upper teeth: bring the brush to the upper edge at an angle of 45 degrees.

3. We begin to produce vertical movements(in this case from top to bottom). There are 3-4 movements around each tooth. We start with the back teeth and move to the front.

4. We do the same on the inside of the upper teeth: brush at an angle of 45 degrees, sweeping movements. As soon as we reach the front teeth, starting with the fangs, we change the position of the brush and make the same movements, only in the position of the brush, as shown in the figure:

5. We clean the chewing surfaces of the teeth with horizontal movements, back and forth movements are allowed, but it is better to “sweep out” the plaque again from the back teeth to the front.

8. At the end we clean the tongue, because a lot of microorganisms accumulate on it. Movements from the root of the tongue to the tip.

10. We tear off the dental floss and clean the interdental spaces, starting from the back teeth to the front. You cannot clean different interdental spaces with the same piece of floss, because... in this way we will transfer bacteria from the previous area to the next one. It is convenient to tear off about 30 cm of thread, place it between 2 index fingers, leaving a few centimeters for cleaning. As you clean, wrap the used thread around one of your fingers. Be careful not to injure your gums.

11. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash for 30 seconds.

After brushing your teeth, make sure that the toothbrush does not “pick up” excess germs before the next use. To do this, it is recommended to soap it and leave it in this state until next time. Be sure to rinse it well before use. Brush your teeth only with your own toothbrush, and do not forget to change it for a new one at least once every 2-3 months.

From childhood, each of us was taught by our parents to brush our teeth in the morning and evening. In ancient times, people did not know what a toothbrush or toothpaste was. They also did not turn to dentists for treatment and filling of teeth due to their lack of availability. We rarely ask ourselves: what will happen if we don’t brush our teeth? That is, not clean at all? What will their condition be after some time?

Despite the absence of cleaning products, balms, and rinses for teeth in past centuries, people cared about their condition.

Attention! Our ancestors used crushed dried herbs mixed with chalk or charcoal to clean their teeth. Decoctions of chamomile, oak bark, and propolis tincture were used to rinse the mouth. Instead of a toothbrush, a piece of cloth was wrapped around a finger and moved over the teeth and gums. Ladies of high society chewed tree resin, tree bark, and mint lozenges to freshen their breath and clean their teeth after meals.

A striking example of what happens if you never brush your teeth on principle, following the example of predators, tigers, for example, is known in world history. The totalitarian Chinese leader Mao Zedong decided not to consciously engage in such a hygienic procedure, believing that if animals do without it and have white, strong teeth, then humans do not need to do it either. There were no people willing to object to the ruler.
As a result, Mao's teeth gradually turned yellow, then green, and his breath became foul. But, as in the old fairy tale about the naked king, no one from his entourage dared to reprimand him. Totalitarianism does not even allow the thought of the unpleasant personality traits of the helmsman.
Mao Tse Tong's mistake was to equate predators and humans on this issue. After all, our diet is different, and the smell from the mouths of lions and tigers is very unpleasant, even though the fangs are snow-white. People eat a lot of tasty but unhealthy food with chemical additives, drink coffee, strong tea, and smoke, which contributes to a specific plaque and bad breath that cannot be removed without cleaning.
In the modern world, the argument that ancient people somehow managed without such a hygienic procedure does not work. But they either died early or were left without teeth early, as evidenced by archaeological finds.

This image shows a primitive toothbrush, which was made from a stick and special grass, as well as a toothbroom - a wooden stick with a tuft of bristles.

Want to replace toothpaste with carrots, apples and oak bark? This is not enough to remove plaque completely, and the acid and glucose from these products will only add to problems in the oral cavity.

What are the dangers of not brushing your teeth?

Neglecting to brush your teeth can cause serious harm to your health. This is due to dangerous factors, the manifestation of which we provoke if we do not pay attention to oral hygiene. These factors are:

1. Plaque - food debris stuck in the teeth is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria, which gradually leads to caries, toothache, and other problems in the oral cavity.
2. Tartar - plaque gradually turns into a persistent deposit that can only be removed in the dentist's office.
3. Bad breath - leftover food gradually rots and decomposes, releasing an unpleasant putrid odor. This negative feature makes human communication difficult. Breathing on a colleague or loved one, emitting a stench, means showing disrespect for the interlocutor. This makes him subconsciously want to stay away from you.
4. Inflammation of the gums, periodontal disease, is a serious disease that leads to loose teeth, bleeding gums, and sour breath. Requires medication or surgery and is at risk of losing teeth.
5. Caries – in the process of exposure to plaque, acids and glucose, tooth enamel is destroyed, caries develops, accompanied by toothache. The tooth may become damaged and require the help of a dentist.

Lack of oral hygiene leads to the formation of plaque, its transformation into tartar, inflammation of the gums and the development of caries; all these processes are accompanied by bad breath.

If you don’t have a toothbrush and toothpaste at hand

If you find yourself in conditions where there is no opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of civilization in the form of toothpaste and brushes, folk remedies will come to the rescue.

Important! Traditional medicine successfully uses several proven compositions to clean teeth, freshen the mouth, and relieve toothache.

One of the folk remedies, for example, is to chew a twig of a coniferous tree - cedar or pine. This cleanses your teeth well and strengthens them.
The recipe for making toothpaste at home from natural ingredients is as follows:

• Banana peel ashes (contains fluoride) – 3 tbsp;
• Sea salt – 0.5 tsp;
• Dried tree resin - 0.5 tsp.

Add olive oil until a paste forms, mixing well. Brush your teeth with the resulting mixture twice a day using a toothbrush or just your finger.

Attention! Powder from ground and mixed chamomile, turmeric, pepper, cloves, thyme, taken in equal quantities, also cleans well and strengthens tooth enamel. After using it, you need to rinse your mouth with a decoction of oak bark, mint, thyme or saline solution.

Cereal grains - wheat, oats, rye in combination with mint, a sprig of rowan, bird cherry - a proven remedy for cleaning teeth. The grain needs to be chewed for some time, trying to use all the teeth.
If you are on a hike, on an expedition, in the forest, and there is no toothpaste and brush, you can chew a willow twig or calamus root. Despite the bitterness, the substances in their composition have a cleansing, anti-inflammatory, healing effect.
It’s better not to test in practice what will happen if you don’t brush your teeth. Significant damage will be caused to the health of not only the oral cavity, but also the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, from childhood on, it is important to use a toothbrush and toothpaste regularly and correctly.

From the moment children's first teeth appear, they need care. Dentists recommend teaching hygiene procedures as early as possible, but they do not recommend imposing a healthy habit. Experienced mothers know that getting a child to brush their teeth is very difficult. Children are capricious, express dissatisfaction and resist. To solve the age problem, special tricks and educational approaches are needed. To make the new procedure a favorite pastime, start by finding out the reasons for your reluctance to brush your teeth. This could be a hard brush, painful sensations, ordinary laziness, or the goal is to attract attention when there is a lack of it. Eliminate all irritating factors and try to come to an agreement with your baby.

The condition and future of root teeth depends on proper and timely care of milk teeth. The first teeth that have erupted are carefully wiped with a piece of gauze soaked in water. It is advisable to do this in the morning and evening so that the baby gets used to the mandatory procedure. Correct hygiene in infancy serves as an excellent preventive measure and protects against the possible development of fungal and bacterial infections.

A 1.5 year old baby is already able to perceive and evaluate information. He understands what they want from him and why they take him to the bathroom in the morning. But not everyone is ready for this innovation in their lives and is reluctant to undergo the procedure. During this period, walks, games and cartoons are a priority, so a daily activity in the bathroom may seem boring to many. When attempts to force or persuade are unsuccessful, try playing on children's impressionability. Let's highlight the most popular tricks and tricks that work effectively and help parents teach their child to brush their teeth.

• Diversify and enliven your daily routine. It shouldn't be boring. You can turn on music, read poems, tell fairy tales, and come up with exciting games. Surround your baby with the company of your favorite dolls, bears and bunnies. Make it a fun activity where everyone brushes each other's teeth. If the child likes it, next time you won’t have to persuade it.

• Go shopping for a toothbrush and toothpaste together. There are a lot of tempting and bright children's models for sale. Young children are attracted, first of all, by the appearance of the accessory and the delicious pasta. Usually preferences are on the side of beautiful brushes with your favorite cartoon characters and the sweet taste of the toothpaste composition. But even the most interesting things can quickly become boring, so you can buy several devices at once.

Remember safety. Children often swallow the paste. To avoid harm to the stomach, purchase formulations without fluoride. The brush should be soft so as not to scratch the gums, and comfortable so that the baby can hold it in his hands without any problems.

• Teach the skill of brushing teeth by example. This is one of the best educational approaches, as children love to imitate adults. They copy gestures and behavior, and all movements take root in their consciousness for a long time. Don't close the bathroom door when brushing your teeth. At first, the baby will watch with curiosity. You can be sure that he will want to join and repeat your actions. An excellent type of motivation is the element of competition. Compete to see who can brush longer or who has whiter teeth. In such competitions, children really like to win against adults.

• Don't over-praise! The child must understand that brushing teeth is a mandatory procedure. There is no need to persuade him, encourage him after each attempt and throw around promises. If the smart guy understands that he will be rewarded every time, he will get used to it and will take up the brush only if his next wish is fulfilled.

You can praise for success, encourage and emphasize that clean, white, strong teeth are great. If your arguments do not work, be patient and do not resort to punishment with a belt. This only works at an early age and can lead to the fact that an unpleasant childhood association will cause reluctance to care for the oral cavity in adulthood.

Hygiene procedures and age characteristics of the child

At the age of 1 to 2 years, it is unlikely that it will be possible to force children to brush their teeth on their own. When the child picks up the brush for the first time, he will simply play with it. Don't disturb him, let him get used to the accessory. When helping the baby, be careful and careful in your movements. Any discomfort and pain can discourage you from caring for your teeth for a long time.

The ideal age for independent mastery of skills is 2–3 years. At this age, kids go through a very interesting period called “I myself.” They are eager to try everything and this moment must be taken advantage of. Get interested in the process by your own example and show how to properly brush your teeth. If necessary, guide the baby's hand, praise him and never scold him if he fails to cope with the task. It is these first inept attempts that allow you to remember the movements and hone your skills over time.

If a child under 5 years old categorically refuses to go to the bathroom and pick up a toothbrush in the morning, take a break. Let him forget unpleasant associations and impressions. During this period, you can read useful books and unobtrusively offer special educational cartoons, which tell in an entertaining way the importance of daily brushing and caring for your teeth. Tell stories about children who don’t take care of their teeth and show pictures that clearly show what protest can lead to. It is easier to convince, persuade and teach an interested child. The main thing is that the initiative comes from him, otherwise repeated attempts will result in failure.

When teaching a skill, do not frighten children. You won't achieve anything by making up stories about evil microbes and monsters called Caries that come and take your teeth. Horror stories will only do harm and completely discourage you from picking up a toothbrush. Do not traumatize the child's psyche.

There are difficult cases when at 7 years and older children do not want to brush their teeth. Persuasion and coercion will no longer work, but persistence without shouting, hysterics and coercion can be demonstrated in such situations. Go to the dentist. Good children's specialists know what to say about the importance of hygiene procedures and will definitely help with advice.

conclusions

By the age of 8, children should be able to fully brush their teeth independently. If the habit has not been formed before the age of 11, it means that mistakes were made in educational approaches and training. One of the main ones is coercion. The fact is that, unlike adults, children do not understand the importance and benefits of daily hygiene procedures. They treat this as a duty and often resist.

You can’t force someone; this usually causes even greater protest. You can be persistent, but within reasonable limits. It is advisable to instill the skill of caring for the oral cavity at an early age. Children who are one year old already understand what is wanted from them. During this period of active imitation, they react with pleasure to everything new and interesting. Don't expect quick adaptation and results. The main task of parents is to convince them of the usefulness of brushing their teeth and not discourage them from practicing basic hygiene rules.

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Pediatric dentists believe that a child is able to brush their teeth correctly and thoroughly by about eight years of age. But it is necessary to instill oral hygiene skills much earlier, even before the appearance of the first tooth.

Many parents doubt the need to carefully care for baby teeth, as they will fall out over time. However, it is a known fact that damage to the first teeth directly affects the condition of the rudiments of the molars. With inflammatory processes in baby teeth, some permanent teeth may not grow or grow in the wrong place. In addition, with dental caries, constant infection of the body and its sensitization contribute to a decrease in the immune response and the development in children of chronic tonsillitis, rheumatism, kidney diseases, joints, gastrointestinal tract and weakened vision.
Caring for baby teeth is, first of all, daily brushing of teeth, and not “after the fact” medical measures to save the tooth from caries. Therefore, it is so important for parents to start teaching their child to brush their teeth on time and to be patient, but persistent and consistent in instilling a healthy habit.
Ideally, a pediatric dentist teaches children how to brush their teeth. But this can be done no earlier than 3-4 years, when he will already consciously perceive information. And it is necessary to start cleaning the oral cavity even before the child’s first tooth appears!
Start brushing your teeth as soon as they erupt. First, they use a silicone brush that fits on an adult’s finger; from 10 months, they use a special children’s toothbrush. It must be changed at least once every 3 months. It is advisable to brush your teeth together with your baby in order to monitor the brushing process and help him if necessary.
Milk teeth, like permanent teeth, are brushed at least twice a day. If after eating it is not possible to brush your teeth, use children's mouth rinses, dental wipes, etc. These “special products” are good because, as a rule, they taste good, are well accepted by children and contain xylitol to improve the microflora in the mouth and inhibit carious bacteria.
For example, Spiffies dental wipes allow you to unobtrusively teach young children about oral hygiene, which is very important for overall health. These wipes are a convenient means of personal hygiene for children aged 4-15 months, until the child gets used to the toothbrush. There is no need to rinse your mouth after using the wipes, since the impregnation contains xylitol, which helps prevent caries. Spiffies First Teeth Wipes are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical trials have shown that Spiffies dental wipes are effective in removing plaque and are perceived more positively by children than a toothbrush. In 2010, Spiffies Napkins received the prestigious “Mark of Product Quality” award from the US National Center for Education.

But what should you do if you explained everything to your child, bought a toothbrush and tasty toothpaste, but he doesn’t want to brush his teeth?
Often mothers complain that they themselves are well aware of the need to carefully care for baby teeth, regularly tell their children about this, buy bright brushes, but nevertheless children do not want to brush their teeth and either actively oppose this process or get off with a few “formal » brush movements. What to do in this case?
First of all, parents need to take these whims calmly and understand that the child is not protesting out of the blue. Do you want to know how the 5-year-old child you are trying to get to brush all his teeth with the correct sweeping motion feels? Try brushing your teeth with your left hand if you are right-handed. Surely after this experiment you will be much more tolerant of your child.
Well, the most important thing for building skills is to start on time. Baby teeth should be cared for immediately after the first tooth appears. This is especially important for bottle-fed children and for those who drink formula, juice or kefir at night - these drinks contribute to the development of bottle caries. Twice a day, and always after night feeding, carefully wipe your teeth with a damp cotton swab, gauze soaked in boiled water, or a baby dental wipe.

Pay special attention to the transition to the gums and - if many teeth have already erupted - to the chewing surfaces and spaces between the teeth.
When your baby is about two years old, you can teach him to rinse his mouth after eating. Give him a toothbrush for training (a thick handle with a small head, soft synthetic bristles), first without toothpaste. Of course, he will only chew it, but at the same time he will get used to using this item and regularly taking care of his teeth. You must monitor the quality of brushing yourself, since children begin to brush their teeth thoroughly and correctly at about eight years of age.
You can look for a good dentist; among them there are real masters of child psychology. In modern dental clinics, children are shown funny educational cartoons that teach them how to brush their teeth. Using special dummies, the doctor clearly demonstrates his teeth-brushing skills to his young patients. As a result, daily brushing of teeth turns from a tedious procedure into an exciting game.
It is very important that oral hygiene becomes part of the child’s daily routine, and not a one-time event. Try to ensure that your child does not take care of his teeth “under pressure”, otherwise in adolescence he may, out of a sense of protest, refuse to brush his teeth imposed by his parents - and end up with health problems.
So, a few rules for parents:

Brushing your teeth is a game!
The easiest way to teach your child to brush their teeth is to make the process fun. A child should not perceive brushing his teeth as a difficult and unpleasant task. Use your child's hobbies: if he likes to play secret agents, explain that his teeth should not smell bad, so as not to declassify him.

Arming ourselves against caries
Together with your child, buy a beautiful children's toothbrush in accordance with his age. Next, purchase a children's toothpaste that tastes good like ice cream, bubble gum, cola, fruit, or berries.

Mom asks for help
Allow your child to brush his teeth on his own, even if he is not doing well yet. And so that he gets used to doing it correctly, invite him to brush your teeth or the teeth of your favorite doll. You can also involve older brothers and sisters in this activity. And be sure to brush your child’s teeth properly yourself!

Show me some hocus pocus!
Take your child to a dental clinic where a hygienist works. He has a special product that he coats the teeth with, and then he asks the child to brush his teeth. After this, they show him the colored spots in the mirror or on the monitor that remain uncleaned. Very clear, absolutely harmless: the dye was designed specifically to teach children oral hygiene.

Thorough brushing twice a day can prevent many oral problems, as long as it is done regularly. Even if you want to occasionally pamper your child (in honor of a weekend, a holiday, or the arrival of guests), it is important not to compromise on things that are important for his health and to instill in him the need to take care of his teeth. Your baby will be able to smile his beautiful and charming smile if he gets used to the idea that after eating and before going to bed his teeth must be brushed.
In addition, do not forget about the educational power of visual example! It is better to brush your teeth in a disciplined manner in the presence of your child twice a day, without any allowance for laziness, busyness or fatigue. This will have a much stronger effect on the baby than fairy tales about the Tooth Fairy and scary stories about “cavity monsters.”

Greetings, dear friends! So that when you go to the dentist you don’t have to worry about the fact that your child has a lot of bad teeth that need to be treated immediately. To avoid your baby’s tears, which will flood him in the dentist’s chair, you need to take care of his teeth in advance. This is exactly what will be discussed in today’s article.

Let's find out at what age you need to brush your teeth and how to teach a 2-year-old child to brush his teeth on his own. I’ll tell you how to properly brush children’s teeth, and the specifics of brushing teeth for a one-year-old child. I’ll also share the secret of how to force a child if he doesn’t want to brush his teeth on his own. Yes, unfortunately, some parents are faced with such a problem that their child does not allow them to brush their teeth and no amount of persuasion helps. I'll tell you how to deal with this! If the topic of brushing your child’s teeth is relevant to you, then stay and read on.

At what age should a child brush his teeth?

When the baby's first tooth erupts, moms and dads wonder at what age should a child brush his teeth? Doctors agree on this issue and recommend starting to brush your teeth from the moment they appear.

To brush our teeth, we used a special brush for children, which came with the Splat toothpaste. It is put on an adult’s finger and we begin to brush the child’s teeth. When the children had more and more teeth and began to bite while brushing their teeth, I began to put a children's finger brush on a regular brush and brush in this way. If Lena or Nastya wanted to bite or scratch their teeth, then they bit for pleasure without causing me pain and my fingers were safe and sound))) By the way, we still brush our children’s teeth only with this toothpaste, and we already buy a brush more “ an adult."

Many parents believe that it is not necessary to brush baby teeth (many, to my surprise, even refuse to treat baby teeth). They comment on this by saying that they will soon fall out anyway, and new, radical ones will grow in their place, and these are the ones that need to be cleaned. But this opinion is erroneous, because the health of permanent teeth depends on how well we care for baby teeth. So I don’t recommend leaving everything to chance, but paying close attention to your baby’s teeth. When he grows up, he will thank you for this.

At what age should a child brush his teeth? Komarovsky

How to properly brush children's teeth

In order to answer the question of how to properly brush children’s teeth, we will consider each child’s age separately. Since in each period of growing up, the technique of brushing teeth is different. Toothpaste is not recommended for use before a child reaches two years of age.

Infants. In order to brush infants' teeth, use gauze, which must first be moistened in boiled water at room temperature. Later, when the baby gets older, you can add salt to the water to help protect against the growth of bacteria that are located on the surface of the teeth.

How to brush your one-year-old child's teeth. When your baby turns one year old, you can use special toothbrushes with rubber spikes to brush your teeth (I wrote about such a brush above; we used a fingerbrush, which was sold complete with toothpaste).

When the baby grows 12 baby teeth (it’s difficult to say the exact age; some teeth grow faster, while others last longer), you can use a toothbrush with artificial bristles. When the time came to buy the first “adult” toothbrush for children, we entrusted the task of choosing to the child. He chose his own toothbrush and then happily brushed his teeth with it.

How to brush your one year old's teeth

A one-year-old baby needs daily brushing of his teeth, regardless of how many teeth he has erupted at the moment. At this age, the baby will not yet be able to brush his teeth on his own, so this procedure should be carried out daily (morning and evening) by parents.

As I wrote earlier, in order to brush the teeth of a one-year-old child, they use a special rubber brush with spikes, which is placed on the parents’ finger. The teeth cleaning process is carried out carefully so as not to cause pain or discomfort to the child. Gentle wave-like, circular movements allow you to clean the teeth and at the same time not injure the delicate gums and enamel of the child’s teeth.

How to teach and accustom a 2-year-old child to brush his teeth on his own

In order to teach a 2-year-old child to brush his teeth on his own, we first show him what needs to be done, how to brush his teeth correctly. To do this, soak a toothbrush in warm water and gently move it over your baby's teeth.

When the baby becomes interested in the process (every child goes through the “on my own” period, when he strives to do everything on his own, don’t miss this moment) - give him a toothbrush in his hand and let him brush his teeth on his own. Don’t scold if your child doesn’t manage to brush his teeth at first, this will only discourage him from taking care of his dental hygiene. Carefully show and guide his hand, demonstrating how to brush his teeth correctly. Gradually, the child will remember the movements and brush his teeth on his own.

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The child does not allow you to brush your teeth. How to force a child if he does not want to brush his teeth?

Unfortunately, not all children are comfortable with brushing their teeth. Some kids outright refuse to brush their teeth. In this case, no horror stories, persuasion or other research from parents helps. What to do in such a situation if the child does not allow you to brush your teeth? After all, you need to brush your teeth. How to force a child, if he does not want to brush his teeth, how to convince him of the need for this procedure?

Try to add some variety to your boring daily routine. Maybe your baby is just bored of standing in one place every morning and evening and brushing his teeth for 2-3 minutes, looking at one point? Make the teeth brushing procedure more interesting and joyful for your baby. Come up with something that will make the child rejoice at the upcoming procedure and run faster to grab a toothbrush.

1. We entertain. You can accompany brushing your teeth with funny rhymes, songs, and nursery rhymes, while not forgetting to make rhythmic movements with the brush.
2. We call the toy for help. Invite your child to brush the teeth of a toy - a doll, a bunny, a dog. After the toy’s teeth are shining, it’s the child’s turn.

Don't forget that your child's teeth need to be brushed twice a day. This helps prevent caries and other complications. In this case, a trip to the dentist will be accompanied only by joyful smiles.

Doctor rabbit. How to teach a child to brush their teeth. Educational cartoon

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