There are many brands and tools on the market that are designed to help keep your teeth white and clean. These choices may seem overwhelming for some, especially when trying to find the best option for your teeth. While there is variety within products, it is important to first know what products are essential for your teeth, and how they work. Take note of these basic tools you need to keep your teeth clean, and how your child will use them.
Toothbrush
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The toothbrush is the most basic tool that is needed for keeping your teeth clean. There are different stages of toothbrushes depending on the age of your child, and where they are developmentally with their teeth. Talk with your dentist to ensure you are using the right toothbrush for your child, delivering the best results.
Brushing the teeth will remove food particles which can eat away at the enamel of your teeth. A soft bristle brush will be better than a hard one as far as protecting your teeth. Make sure to use soft circular motions with your toothbrush with enough time to rinse the surface.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste has come a long way from when it first began. The addition of fluoride in the mid 1900s was a huge leap from using ash, charcoal and lemon juice as they had at one time. For young kids, use only toothpastes that are designated for their age, and only a pea sized amount. Once they get older, you can begin using toothpastes that contain fluoride.
Floss
Out of everything pertaining to dental hygiene, flossing is most often forgotten. This is especially bad as 35% of your teeth are left unattended in this way with plaque and other damaging elements resting between the cracks. Use floss to clean between each tooth, angling the floss to clean right down the neck of every tooth. This will help you to effectively rid your teeth of any remaining food particles. To make sure your mouth is fresh, use mouthwash after flossing to flush out the leftover food particles.
There are a few tools you should have in your bathroom at all times for your teeth. Having these on hand will be beneficial to your oral hygiene. Start flossing from a young age along with your brushing to ensure your baby teeth, and later on your permanent teeth will remain healthy.