Don't let children run around with a toothbrush in their mouth, as they may have an accident and hurt themselves.

Provide visual support and motivation to help children develop healthy dental habits during Dental Health Month with our My Teeth Brushing Reward Chart Printable! Use this colorful reward chart at home or school to promote a healthy tooth brushing routine! Your dentist or hygienist may give you more advice based on your own dental health and needs. Should I use an electric or manual toothbrush? Teeth are very important in our everyday life. We use our teeth for cutting and chewing our food – they begin the digestive process. Teeth are also used to help with our speech. Each tooth is made up of four different types of tissue: pulp, dentin, enamel, and cementum. The pulp is the innermost portion of the tooth and consists of connective tissue , nerves, and blood vessels, which nourish the tooth. It is important to keep the tooth clean and free of build-up to keep teeth strong.

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Take your child to the dentist when their first milk teeth appear. This is so they become familiar with the environment and get to know the dentist. The dentist can advise you on how to prevent decay and identify any oral health problems at an early stage. Just opening up the child's mouth for the dentist to take a look at is useful practice for the future.

When you visit the dentist, be positive about it and make the trip fun. This will stop your child worrying about future visits. Using a mouthwash that contains fluoride can help prevent tooth decay, but don't use mouthwash (even a fluoride one) straight after brushing your teeth or it'll wash away the concentrated fluoride in the toothpaste left on your teeth. Get more tips on taking care of children's teeth Don't rinse with water straight after toothbrushing

Tooth brushing stops plaque building up. Try to make sure you clean every surface of all your teeth. When should I brush my teeth? But making sure you thoroughly clean your teeth at least twice a day is more important than the type of brush you use. If in doubt, ask your dentist. What type of toothpaste should I use? Take 30cm to 45cm of floss or dental tape and grasp it so you have 3cm or 4cm of floss taut between your hands. Plaque is a film of bacteria that coats your teeth if you don't brush them properly. It contributes to gum disease and tooth decay. A regular teeth-cleaning routine is essential for good dental health. Follow these tips and you can help keep your kids' teeth decay-free. Toothbrushing tips