It is difficult to find a person who does not dream of maintaining healthy, strong teeth until old age. After all, healthy white teeth mean a beautiful smile in the photo, self-confidence, and absence of pain. Healthy teeth are also a good help in the proper functioning of many systems of our body.
Doctors say that healthy, strong teeth are always a pressing issue in dentistry. In fact, all their activities are aimed at keeping people’s teeth healthy.
And in the same way, in order for healthy white teeth to delight us in old age, we need to take care of them all our lives, using all means of disease prevention, including folk ones.
Why is it important to care for baby teeth?
Healthy gums and baby teeth affect many things.
- The health of future molars directly depends on their condition, because their rudiments do not appear out of nowhere - they are already located under the milk teeth.
- Healthy temporary teeth are the key to their correct replacement with molars, which directly affects the formation of a correct bite. An inflamed baby tooth may be delayed in falling out and spoil the growth of the permanent tooth, and if it is pulled out ahead of time, the permanent tooth may grow crooked.
- If you teach your child to brush his teeth early, he will develop a useful habit that will ensure his health for many years.
High-quality hygiene products – toothpaste and brush – play a huge role in caring for a child’s oral cavity.
Milk teeth in children: structure, quantity, timing of eruption
Teeth (deciduous and permanent) are bone formations. They are designed to carry out the process of mechanical processing of food, the so-called mastication, in order to prepare it for subsequent digestion.
As for the anatomical structure of baby teeth, it is in many ways similar to the structure of adult teeth, although there are some important differences.
The part of the tooth located above the gum is called the crown. The surfaces of the crowns can be of different shapes depending on which particular tooth we are talking about, but in any case, in baby teeth they are much smaller in size.
The crown is connected to the root through a neck - a slightly narrowed part, around which connective fibers are located in the horizontal plane, forming the so-called circular ligament.
The root itself is located in a small depression called the alveolus. Vessels that supply nutrition to the tooth and nerves pass through a special hole in the apex of the root. Most people are mistaken in believing that baby teeth do not have roots. In fact, those of them that are intended for chewing food (molars) are also molars, only their roots are independently absorbed by the time they are replaced by permanent ones.
What is inside the crown? A photo of the structure of a baby tooth helps you find out:
- Any milk tooth, like a permanent one, is covered with enamel.
Only in temporary teeth it is much thinner and softer, and not so mineralized, which is why in children caries develops rapidly and can turn into pulpitis or periodontitis in a few weeks.
- Beneath the enamel is dentin, which is also much thinner than in permanent teeth.
This is the highly mineralized underlying tissue surrounding the tooth cavity and root canal. It is slightly inferior in strength to enamel. Dentin in the direction from the center is completely pierced by special tubules, through which impulses are transmitted and all metabolic processes occur.
- Dentin, closer to the root system, covers cement, to which the fibers of the ligamentous apparatus - periodontium - are attached.
- The internal cavity of the crown and root of the tooth is filled with pulp - very soft internal tissue in which nerves and blood vessels are located.
It plays a major role in providing the tooth with nutrients and carrying out metabolic processes. When the pulp is removed, metabolic processes in the tooth become impossible.
In baby teeth, the volume of the pulp is much larger, and the root tubules are wider than in permanent teeth.
In addition to the structural features of baby teeth, parents are concerned about the timing of their eruption and how many teeth should be normal at a given age of the baby. Let's look at these questions in more detail.
Which toothpaste to choose for a child
There are many different baby pastes on the shelves. It is very important that the product is not only effective and safe, but also tasty. Delicious toothpaste will help quickly accustom your child to regular brushing.
In addition to toothpaste, you should try Tooth Mousse - a remineralizing gel to strengthen tooth enamel, which helps get rid of hypersensitivity and prevent the development of caries. There is no sugar in it, and the main components of the gel are calcium and phosphates - the basis of our teeth.
Should not be in children's toothpaste
Until a certain age, children tend to try everything, including toothpaste. Therefore, the safety of its composition is especially important. Children's toothpaste should not contain: SLS, parabens, titanium dioxide (hard abrasive). If the paste foams, it means it contains SLS, and it is better to discard it.
In addition, for proper care it is important that the baby toothpaste contains a minimum amount of abrasive substances. Soft abrasives are necessary for effectively cleaning teeth from plaque in adulthood, but there should be little of them in the composition of children's toothpaste. On the packaging, the degree of abrasiveness is indicated by the abbreviation RDA and for children ranges from 0 to 20. It is better to choose pastes with 0 RDA.
Children's toothpaste should contain the following substances:
- Fluorine
. An important substance for teeth, so toothpaste should contain a small amount of fluoride, which is usually indicated on the package. For children under 4 years old - 200 ppm, from 4 to 8 years old - 500 ppm.
Dentissimo Junior Apple (from 6 years old)
Toothpaste ROCS (ROCS) Kids Berry Fantasy (from 4 to 7 years)
Brush-Baby Multifruit (from 3 to 6 years)
Biorepair Kids (from 0 to 6 years) with strawberry flavor
- Hydroxyapatite
. A modern alternative to fluoride. Synthetic hydroxyapatite is identical to the natural one that makes up enamel. Thanks to this, it easily integrates into its crystal lattice and strengthens it, sealing microcracks and reducing sensitivity. In addition, hydroxyapatite eliminates caries at the white spot stage. - Flavoring additives
. In addition to natural flavors, there are synthetic analogues that are completely safe for children. Toothpastes for children are produced in a variety of flavors: mint, citrus, eucalyptus, vanilla and many others.
How to choose a toothbrush for a child
When choosing the right brush, keep the following in mind.
- Child's age
. From 1 year to 2 years, a brush with a handle no more than 10 cm and a cleaning head no more than 1.5 cm is suitable. From 2 to 5 years - with a handle up to 15 cm, head length 2 cm. From 5 to 7 years - with a handle up to 17 cm, head length 2–2.5 cm. - The stiffness of the bristles
. Soft or ultra-soft bristles are suitable for children. - Pen
. For children, toothbrushes with anti-slip silicone or rubber inserts are more suitable. - Design
. A brush with a bright design or with a favorite character will help get your child interested in brushing their teeth.
How to choose an electric brush for a child
From 3 years old, you can offer your baby an electric brush. The advantage is that in children's lines you can find great opportunities for interactivity.
Some brands produce electric brushes with the function of controlling brushing time through an application on your phone. The mobile application synchronizes with the brush and uses animated prompts to teach your child how to brush their teeth correctly. The reward system helps maintain interest in the process.
For children aged 3 to 6–7 years, a brush with the softest bristles is suitable. You can alternate it with a regular brush. But remember: it is better to supervise the use of an electric brush by a preschool child.
Xiaomi Soocas Kids C1
Philips HX6311/07 For Kids
Oral-B Vitality Kids Cars D100.413.2K
CS Medica CS-562 Junior pink (from 5 years old)
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Veneers
28 snow-white ceramic veneers
Having contacted our clinic, Olga clearly formulated her desire: there is no time to go the long way through straightening the dental arch with braces. I want a quick aesthetic solution. Orthopedic dentist V.V. Zhebin, having listened to all the wishes, proposed to update the aesthetics and protect the tooth enamel from further destruction through the installation of 28 E-Max ceramic veneers - this will allow the task to be completed in the shortest possible time. After two weeks of intensive treatment, Olga received what she had dreamed of all her life - a perfect Hollywood smile!
Orthopedic dentist: Zhebin Vladislav Vadimovich
Complete dental restoration with E-Max veneers
To get married, Natalya Anatolyevna decided to get straight white teeth. With this request, Natalya Anatolyevna turned to dentistry “ECONOMSTOM” to the dentist Kirill Valerievich Shachnev. Based on the clinical situation, the doctor recommended ceramic veneers for her living teeth. At the same time, all old fillings and restorations are removed. The color chosen was "Bleach 3". After the installation of veneers, happy times came in Natalya Anatolyevna’s life. We wish her family happiness.
Orthopedic dentist: Shachnev Kirill Valerievich
Improving the aesthetics of the smile area with E-Max veneers
Anna Sergeevna Istomina made an appointment with Dr. Alexander Alekseevich Filinov on the recommendation of a friend in order to restore the aesthetic appearance of her teeth with ceramic veneers. Previously, she made the same request to other clinics, and there she was offered to restore her teeth with light filling material, which Anna Sergeevna agreed to with one tooth, so to speak, “try it.” She was extremely dissatisfied with the result of this restoration method. In her words, “they made it worse than it was before.” Alexander Alekseevich took on the patient and restored the upper dentition with ceramic “E-Max” veneers. Anna Sergeevna was extremely satisfied with the result of the work.
Orthopedic dentist: Filinov Alexander Alekseevich
Correcting the aesthetics of the smile area with veneers
Elena Yuryevna Li turned to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with the goal of improving the aesthetic appearance of the upper jaw teeth in the smile area. Orthopedic doctor Evgeniy Mikhailovich Fonarev proposed a time-tested method - installing German ceramic veneers with changing the shape and color of the teeth. Look how much your face has been transformed with the help of ultra-thin ceramic veneers!
Orthopedic dentist: Fonarev Evgeniy Mikhailovich
Bleach colored veneers – entire upper and lower jaw
Let us analyze a clinical case with the use of “E-Max” veneers on living teeth. Patient Olga Vladimirovna came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic to change the shape and color of her teeth. During the examination, orthopedic dentist Kirill Valerievich Shachnev discovered multiple carious lesions on the surfaces of the teeth, chips on the cutting surfaces of the incisal group of teeth. The orthopedic doctor decided to cover the teeth with ceramic “E-Max” veneers in order to prevent further tooth decay. The color and shape of the teeth were selected together with the patient. Now your teeth are under reliable protection, and your smile is as snow-white as ever!
Orthopedic dentist: Zhebin Vladislav Vadimovich
Dental restoration with veneers
Patient Mikhail Vladimirovich Samoilov applied to the ECONOMSTOM clinic in the spring of 2021 to restore the shape of his four upper incisors. The orthopedist conducted a full diagnosis of the teeth in the smile area and drew up a conclusion on keeping the teeth alive with the complete removal of old fillings and restoration with ceramic veneers. The uniqueness and complexity of this work is that the fillings covered more than half the volume of the coronal part of the tooth, and the pulp chamber was covered with a layer of dentin by only 2 mm. In order to keep the teeth alive, the orthopedist, under a microscope at low speed of the micromotor, prepared the crowns of the teeth for ceramic veneers. The task was completed. The patient spoke highly of the quality of the services provided.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Ceramic veneers for diastema closure
The patient came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic to close the diastema between the central incisors on the upper jaw. Two ceramic veneers were fabricated and bonded.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
E-max veneers
Patient Albina Vladimirovna contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic with a request to improve the aesthetic appearance of the central incisors on the upper jaw. After diagnosis, the orthopedic dentist drew up a plan for prosthetics with the installation of two veneers and teeth whitening on the upper and lower jaws.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Ceramic veneers
On April 14, 2015, patient Christina contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to improve the aesthetics and shape of her teeth in the smile area. Ultra-thin ceramic veneers were made and fixed onto the teeth of the upper jaw.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Ceramic veneers
On May 22, 2021, the patient contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to improve the aesthetics and shape of the lower jaw teeth. Ultra-thin ceramic veneers were made and fixed to the teeth of the lower jaw.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Ceramic veneer
Patient Yulia Viktorovna came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic to completely restore the shape and color of a pulpless tooth. Dr. Hayrapetyan Artak Gagikovich fixed a ceramic inlay onto the second central incisor that exactly replicates the color and shape of the adjacent tooth.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Crowns
Zirconium crowns of the upper and lower jaws
Patient Astakhova Elena Anatolyevna dreamed all her life of snow-white and straight teeth, and with the advent of social networks and the popularization of the standards of a Hollywood smile, the desire to transform became stronger and stronger. At the consultation, leading orthopedic doctor Zhebin V.V. decided to radically change the shape and color of the teeth (to “Bleach1”), with the implantation of chewing teeth. Zirconium dioxide crowns were manufactured and cemented onto living teeth and implants. The patient was very pleased with the result.
Orthopedic dentist: Zhebin Vladislav Vadimovich
"E-max" crowns
Patient Konstantin Sergeev turned to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with a request to help him restore a beautiful smile that had been “spoiled” in another clinic. After diagnosis by orthopedist V.V. Zhebin. it was decided to replace the old restorations with filling material with new ceramic veneers, while changing the color and shape of the teeth in the smile area. The tasks were completed. The patient was very pleased with the result. Work ahead on the teeth of the lower jaw.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Restoring the aesthetics of the smile area with veneers and a crown
Ruslan Georgievich turned to ECONOMSTOM dentistry for the purpose of aesthetic restoration of the upper six teeth, since there was a large restoration of a broken front tooth, and problematic teeth with too much inclination. Orthopedist Evgeniy Mikhailovich Fonarev offered the patient the option of leveling and restoring aesthetics with the help of ceramic veneers, and putting a crown made of zirconium dioxide on the broken tooth in the color of the remaining veneers. Now Ruslan Georgievich smiles more often.
Orthopedic dentist: Fonarev Evgeniy Mikhailovich
Metal-ceramic crowns
A patient’s teeth were ground and covered with metal-ceramic crowns at one of the city’s dental clinics. The patient was not satisfied with aesthetics and functionality. At the ECONOMSTOM dental center, crowns were removed, teeth were waxed (Wax-up), the shape of future crowns was agreed upon with the patient, temporary ones were made, and then the tooth shape was transferred to permanent metal-ceramic crowns. The next stage is prosthetics of the lower jaw teeth.
Orthopedic dentist: Batalov Pavel Vitalievich
Ceramic veneers and crowns
The patient contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to restore the aesthetics of her teeth. Ceramic veneers were made for the upper teeth and crowns for the lower teeth in the smile area.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Veneers and crowns made of zirconium dioxide
Patient Veronika Anatolyevna turned to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with a big request to change the color and shape of her teeth, since before that, in another well-known dental clinic, her central upper incisor on the left was poorly restored. After examination and diagnosis, the orthopedic dentist decided to restore four incisors with two zirconium crowns and two veneers.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Zirconium crowns
In the summer of 2013, patient Marina Vladimirovna contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to restore the shape and aesthetics of the teeth of the upper jaw. Ceramic zirconium crowns were made for the teeth of the upper jaw in the smile area.
Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Implants
Beam prosthesis
The patient was completely missing teeth on the upper and lower jaws. After analyzing the computed tomography and general health, it was decided to undergo implantation, followed by installation of a bar prosthesis on the implants. The implant surgeon installed 4 Osstem implants on each jaw, and 4 months after the implants had healed, a titanium beam structure was manufactured using CAD/CAM technology, and a removable denture supported by dental implants using Ivocap technology for each jaw . An arch with end clamps allows you to securely fasten each prosthesis in the oral cavity.
Implant surgeon: Bovsunovsky Edward Pavlovich Orthopedic dentist: Sinkevich Fedor Sergeevich
Bridge-like complete fixed prosthesis
Bulgakova Svetlana Vladimirovna turned to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with a request to help with the problem of missing teeth, since there were only 6 teeth in the oral cavity in unsatisfactory condition, with mobility of the 3rd degree. Doctor implantologist Kurbanov Yu.A. conducted a complete diagnosis and, according to the patient’s wishes, proposed a treatment plan for installing 6 implants on the lower jaw and prosthetics with a fixed metal-ceramic bridge.
Implant surgeon: Kurbanov Yusup Asadullaevich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Fixed bridge prosthesis made of zirconium dioxide
The patient came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic in June 2021 with complaints of missing teeth. After diagnosis, the implant surgeon installed 8 implants on the upper jaw and 6 implants on the lower jaw for further prosthetics of a fixed structure. After 5 months, fixed bridge prostheses made of zirconium dioxide were installed on the implants.
Implant surgeon: Piltakyan Vladimir Rubenovich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Fixed metal-ceramic bridge prosthesis
Akhmed Magomedovich turned to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with the problem of missing chewing teeth and mobility of the front teeth. Surgeon Yusup Asadulaevich conducted a complete diagnosis of the oral cavity and collected an anamnesis of the disease. It turned out that 10 years ago there was a severe maxillofacial injury, from which the patient lost a large number of teeth, and the psychological trauma completely triggered the situation with treatment. The surgeon suggested removing loose teeth, treating gums, installing six Osstem implants, and fixing a permanent bridge.
Implant surgeon: Yusup Asadulaevich Kurbanov Orthopedic dentist: Evgeniy Mikhailovich Fonarev
Crowns made of zirconium dioxide on the natural tooth and implant
A patient came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic after a traffic accident with the problem of a missing front tooth. The right incisor is chipped to the level of the root; the option of restoration through the installation of a stump tab has been adopted. The left incisor had a longitudinal fracture of the root; it had to be removed and an implant installed at the same time, and then both incisors were covered with zirconium dioxide crowns.
Implant surgeon: Kurbanov Yusup Asadullaevich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Zirconium dioxide crown on an implant
The patient came to the ECONOMSTOM clinic with the problem of tooth crown destruction. After diagnosis, the implant surgeon removed the tooth root and installed an implant. 2 weeks after surgery, a temporary crown was fixed. After 4 months of implant healing, a zirconium dioxide crown was installed.
Implant surgeon: Aram Avakovich Vetsmadyan Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Artak Gagikovich Hayrapetyan
Removable beam prosthesis
In December 2015, the patient contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to restore lost teeth. After diagnosis, the patient chose a treatment plan based on prosthetics of the upper and lower jaws with a removable beam prosthesis supported by 4 implants in each jaw.
Implant surgeon: Ignatov Ivan Aleksandrovich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Zirconium crowns and bar prosthesis
In 2021, patient Maria Ivanovna contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to restore the shape and aesthetics of the teeth in the upper jaw. Ceramic zirconium crowns were made for the teeth of the upper jaw in the smile area, and 4 implants were installed on the lower jaw and a bar prosthesis was fixed.
Implant surgeon: Ignatov Ivan Aleksandrovich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Beam prosthesis
In June 2014, the patient contacted the ECONOMSTOM clinic to restore lost teeth. After diagnosis, a treatment plan was chosen based on prosthetics of the upper and lower jaws with removable dentures supported by implants - a bar denture. 4 implants were installed on the upper and lower jaws, and after 4 months two bar dentures were made.
Implant surgeon: Lavrentyev Yaroslav Aleksandrovich Doctor of the highest category orthopedic dentist: Airapetyan Artak Gagikovich
Removable dentures
Complete removable denture "Acry-Free"
Patient Lyudmila Andrianovna Rappoport came to our clinic for the purpose of prosthetics with complete removable dentures made of Acri-Free material in the complete absence of her teeth. Orthopedic dentist Zhebin V.V. Using bite wax ridges, he determined the interalveolar height and central relationship of the jaws based on individual characteristics, since in the complete absence of teeth all landmarks of the dental system are lost. Using the Articulator apparatus, to simulate the movement of the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, the chewing plane, height and shape of the dentures were modeled. Based on the data obtained, the dental technician restored the full functionality and aesthetics of the dentition.
Orthopedic dentist: Zhebin Vladislav Vadimovich
Complete removable denture "Ivocap" (Ivocap)
Patient Kirilyuk Stanislav Sergeevich presented with the problem of complete absence of teeth in the upper and lower jaw. After a complete diagnosis, orthopedist Kirill Valerievich Shachnev suggested the option of removable dentures, since fixed structures on implants were impossible due to the lack of the required volume of bone tissue, and the patient did not agree to do plastic surgery to build up bone tissue. It was decided to focus on prosthetics with complete removable dentures made from the latest generation of Ivocap material, which accurately replicate the shape and color of real teeth and gums.
Orthopedic dentist: Shachnev Kirill Valerievich
What is xylitol and why is it important?
Baby children's teeth are more vulnerable and susceptible to caries than molars. Together with candy, sweet foods and carbonated drinks, bacteria that cause tooth decay receive sugar, a substance necessary for their growth and development. Bacteria convert sugar into acid, and it eats away the enamel, causing microcracks to appear in it. Through them, bacteria get inside - this is how caries begins.
Xylitol or xylitol is a natural white crystalline substance with a sweet taste that is found in the fibers of fruits, vegetables, birch bark and even mushrooms and is not a breeding ground for bacteria. When xylitol is added instead of sugar, it stops the growth and development of caries.
Additionally, consuming xylitol instead of sugar:
- Improves the condition of the gums - bacterial plaque does not have time to accumulate, reducing the likelihood of tissue inflammation.
- Accelerates the process of enamel remineralization, thereby reducing existing caries and slowing down the development of new ones.
Xylitol is used not only as a sweetener, but is also added to oral care products. Products containing xylitol can be consumed at any age. For children, 2-3 pieces of 100% xylitol chewing gum per day are enough to significantly reduce the risk of plaque and tooth decay.
Here are some products with xylitol that kids will love.
Lollipop Miradent XyliPOP (blueberry), 5 pcs.
Lollipops miradent Xylitol Drops mint
Chewing gum Miradent Xylitol For Kids strawberry
How to keep your teeth healthy into old age
To the question “How to keep your teeth healthy?” dentists answer that they need to be taken care of even before birth. In order for the unborn child to develop healthy teeth, a pregnant woman must eat properly.
And then, when the baby is born, it is necessary not only to know the secrets of how to keep teeth healthy until old age, but also to constantly use them. They are simple and fit well into our everyday life.
Since we want to keep our teeth healthy longer (preferably into old age), it is necessary:
- Visit the dentist at least once every six months. The doctor will not only assess the condition of the oral cavity or prescribe additional diagnostics (for example, an X-ray), but will also recommend means of disease prevention (possibly traditional ones).
- Practice proper oral hygiene. You need not only to brush your teeth twice a day, but also to choose the right products (brush, paste, rinse, etc.), clean your tongue, use floss, follow sanitary rules, etc., as recommended by your doctor.
- Protect your teeth from sugar and acids, which destroy enamel and are found in carbonated drinks, fruit juices, candies, etc.
- Eat right (eat foods with calcium and vitamin D).
- Regulate the load on the teeth. That is, do not open nuts with your teeth, but still eat raw apples, carrots, etc.
There are other secrets to keeping teeth healthy into old age (for example, remineralization). But they belong to professional means of prevention and are prescribed individually.
How to teach a child to brush their teeth
Familiarity with oral hygiene should begin as early as possible. These 4 principles will help teach your child to brush their teeth correctly and form a responsible attitude towards dental health.
- Regularity
. Follow the regime. It is best to teach your child to brush his teeth at the same time in the morning and evening. - Personal example
. It works better than any persuasion. At the very beginning, take your child with you to the bath and give him a brush - let him try to simply repeat after you. Over time, the game will become a habit, and he will remind you to brush your teeth. - Choice
. This is not a choice between “cleaning” and “not cleaning.” Let your child choose his own toothpaste and brush, or better yet, a few to suit his mood. Variety every day will not let him get bored. - Motivation
. Don't force, but motivate. Get your baby interested through games, a timer or a special calendar (we'll talk about it below). With proper motivation, the child will not even notice how he will begin to follow all your recommendations with pleasure.
For successful motivation, you can also try different options.
- Timer
. Agree with your child in advance that brushing your teeth will take exactly as long as the sand is poured in (doctors recommend at least 2 minutes). As a result, the baby will not try to finish quickly, but will begin to watch the grains of sand. In addition to the usual hourglass, there are brushes with a timer. - Teeth brushing calendar
. Hang it in the bathroom in a visible place, but so that the child can easily reach it. The teeth cleaning calendar can be of any type and design. For example, it may consist of 30 or 31 windows depicting the sun and moon. Each time, after brushing their teeth, the child will paint over or cover with a sticker the sun (in the morning) and the moon (in the evening). - Means for detecting dental plaque
. They allow you to quickly and easily monitor the effectiveness of teeth brushing in children, motivating them to take careful care. The products turn plaque blue, after which it can be easily removed with a toothbrush.
Hourglass for monitoring miradent cleaning time
Teeth brushing calendar for children
miradent Plaque Agent Plaque Indicator Rinse
And don't forget to celebrate your baby's successes. Praise always motivates you to new achievements. For example, give your child figurines or stickers that he likes at the end of the week. The main thing is to agree with him about this in advance.
