A regular teeth-cleaning routine is essential for good dental health. Information, advice and tips to help keep your kids’ teeth decay-free.
Children aged 7 and over should be able to brush their own teeth, but it’s still a good idea to watch them to make sure they brush properly and for about 2 minutes:
• Brush at least twice daily for about 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste.
• Brush last thing at night before bed and at least on 1 other occasion.
• Use fluoride toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm of fluoride (check label).
• Spit out after brushing and don’t rinse – if you rinse, the fluoride won’t work as well.