Brushing your teeth regularly is essential for healthy teeth. Children should be taught to brush their teeth from the age of two to three years onward, since baby teeth also need to be taken care of!
It is important to be aware that decay is irreversible: even if it can be prevented from progressing and a decayed tooth can be filled, the tooth is permanently more fragile as a result.
- Keep telling your child that they must brush their teeth twice a day (the “three-times-a-day” rule has changed and is no longer up-to-date!)
- Explain to your child that regular brushing is necessary to keep their teeth looking nice and healthy, to prevent decay and also to freshen their breath. It is a healthy habit that they must adopt in their daily lives and one they must keep up all their lives.
- Teach them to brush their teeth morning and evening: in the morning before going to school (after breakfast) and in the evening before going to bed. Children should never be given a bottle with sugary water or milk during the night.