ORAL HYGIENE
Prevention oral hygiene – 4 steps
Step 1 – Tooth Brushing
Brush children’s teeth TWICE a day once they appear through the gums
EXTERNAL LINKS
BRIGHT FUTURES ORAL HEALTH POCKET GUIDE
ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION APPS
Step 2 – Toothpaste
Always use fluoride toothpaste, and how much should I use?
For children under 3 years
For children from 3 to 5
For children above 5
Remember:
After brushing, encourage children to spit out, but don’t let children rinse/eat/drink for 30 minutes after brushing.
Step 3 – Floss
Floss teeth where adjoining teeth touch.
Step 4 – Communication
Chat with your dentist about whether your child needs the protection of Tooth Mousse (calcium crème)