Big Teeth
Brushing Tips
Interactive Brushing Guide - Click to WatchAfter turning 7, your children will be feeling very big and grown up and will enjoy the independence of brushing their teeth themselves. Here are a few reminders that you might want to share and reinforce:
They should brush each tooth with a gentle circular motion and remember to include the gum line.
It's important to clean the front, back, top and bottom — but gently!
It takes 2 whole minutes of brushing to get teeth really clean.
Brush for 2 minutes for 25% stronger teethBrushing properly means that greater amounts of plaque will be removed.
Tell them to spit. The fluoride will continue to protect their teeth after brushing.