Kids
Brushing with kids: small habits that last
Turn twice-daily brushing into a routine children accept, from the right amount of toothpaste to the two-minute song.
Written by
Dr. Iris Moreau
Clarent dental team
Children copy what they see. Brushing at the same time as your child, in the same place, makes the habit feel normal rather than a chore.
- Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste for under threes and a pea-sized amount after that.
- Help with brushing until around age seven or eight.
- Spit, do not rinse, so the fluoride stays on the teeth.
- A two-minute song or timer makes the time pass.
This article is general information and does not replace advice from your own dentist.
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