Keep the kids smiling
It is important to use a toothbrush and toothpaste that is adapted to the child’s age for good dental care for kids of different ages.
Small mouths require small toothbrushes, with small and soft bristles. In addition, keep in mind that small children cannot spit, so it is important to use the recommended amount of toothpaste.
A firm pattern during brushing is also important for cleaning all tooth surfaces.
Jordan Oral Care has some tip’s for looking after a child’s teeth at every age.
Five months-two years
• A teething ring can relieve discomfort in the gums before and during tooth eruption
• When the first tooth erupts, start brushing the tooth morning and evening with kids toothpaste with the recommended fluoride level, like Jordan’s 0-5 Years Kids Toothpaste
• Use a barely visible amount of toothpaste and a toothbrush with a small brush head and soft bristles
• From 12 months, use toothpaste equivalent to the size of the kid’s nail on the little finger
• A pacifier is a better alternative than thumb sucking for children as pacifier use is easier to wean
From three years
• Avoid pacifier use from the age of three to avoid bite problems
• Brush teeth morning and evening with kid's toothbrush and kid's toothpaste. Remember all tooth surfaces and try to brush for the recommended two minutes
• Use toothpaste equivalent to the size of the kid’s nail on the little finger
• The child may try to brush their teeth themselves, but an adult must always ensure the quality of their brushing
Permanent teeth from six years
• Brush teeth morning and evening with Jordan Junior toothpaste containing recommended level of fluoride and for the recommended two minutes to ensure proper cleaning of all tooth surfaces.
• Use a toothbrush adapted for kids with a mix of both milk teeth and permanent teeth like Jordan Junior Step by Step 6-9 Years Toothbrush.
• Use the amount of toothpaste equivalent to the size of a pea.
• Flossing should be introduced when the permanent teeth erupt and the children is able to floss themselves.
• From the age of six, use junior toothpaste with the recommended level of fluoride for children six-plus, like Jordan Junior Toothpaste which is made especially for kids six-12 years with the recommended fluoride level.