Dentists recommend that the child be taught to brush his teeth from the moment they appear. Of course, the first teeth at the age of four to five months, no one will be cleaned in the conventional sense, that is, with a brush, toothpaste. It is enough after the feeding to gently wipe the teeth with a clean bandage wrapped around the finger. Since two years the child can learn to brush his teeth already independently and with a brush. Despite the fact that two-year-old babies usually consider themselves independent, the mummy should complete the process of cleaning the baby's teeth. From the age of three, a small pea of special baby toothpaste must be squeezed onto the child's brush. At the same time, make sure that he does not swallow it, but spits it. At six years old the child is already ready to have in his hygiene arsenal a children's electric toothbrush, which is considered a more effective device in comparison with a conventional brush.
Making the right choice
The first electric toothbrush for children should be both interesting and beautiful, but, first and foremost, functional. In pursuit of children's interest, many manufacturers produce brushes that can be played, but it is impossible to care for the oral cavity. Moreover, sometimes a child's toothbrush on batteries has such a weight that the preschooler simply can not hold it in his hands.
Before choosing an electric toothbrush for a child, make sure that all teeth and gums are in order, because the situation can be aggravated when using a new appliance.
To say clearly which electric toothbrush is better is difficult. However, with all the variety of models, attention should be paid to the brushes with a rotating small head and a timer. Not bad, if the kit includes additional nozzles for electric toothbrushes, which can be changed from time to time. In addition, having bought one brush and several nozzles, you can use one device with the whole family. Saving is obvious.
Another nuance, which is worth paying attention to, is the power of the brush. It is better if it is a battery, because the batteries are gradually discharged, the power falls and the electric toothbrush brings harm instead of good, cleaning slowly and badly.
A novelty for the care of teeth and the whole oral cavity is an ultrasound toothbrush for children, which thanks to a special effect helps to fight microbes that are not only on the surface, but also in the gums. It is this action that manufacturers promise. Whether it is worth believing is up to you. It is possible that this is an original marketing move.
To my mom for a note
Usually, children like to brush their teeth with an electric toothbrush like. It does not require much effort, and vibration and sounds bring variety to the monotonous daily process of purification
Contraindications
In case the child undergoes surgical intervention in the oral cavity, is ill with stomatitis, hypertrophic gingivitis, mobility of teeth of the third degree, then it is forbidden to use an electric brush. To be sure that there are no contraindications and the electric toothbrush has the full right to settle on the baby's shelf in the bathroom, show the baby to the dentist before buying.