How to Help Your Young Children Brush Their Teeth Properly

The timing of toothbrushing at home can sometimes be a source of tension within the family. Here are some tips to help you make this important moment more fun for the whole family, and more effective for the prevention of cavities too!

The timing of toothbrushing at home can sometimes be a source of tension within the family. Here are some tips to help you make this important moment more fun for the whole family, and more effective for the prevention of cavities too!

Organize toothbrushing at the same time for kids and parents! Leading by example is fundamental to all routine learning…like brushing teeth…Three times a day

Observe their movements and correct them if necessary

Encourage and praise children while brushing, or when they take the initiative to do so. It's much more motivating for them!

Choose with them toothbrushes that they like and that are well adapted: small heads with soft bristles

Until the brushing technique is acquired correctly, it is important that parents perform a "little check" by going over all facets of the teeth (external, internal and chewing surfaces)

You can find more detailed information by visiting the following links:

Oral health in Switzerland: https://www.bouchesaine.ch/bebes-et-enfants

Swiss Society of Dentists SSO: https://www.sso.ch/fr/affection-des-dents-de-lait