Tooth Care For Toddlers - How to obtain it Done Correct!

Tooth care for toddlers could be tricky. If you're blessed with a toddler who is just naturally cooperative, that's great... and you're in the minority. Nevertheless, most parents need to approach tooth care carefully and with lots of encouragement.

The Greatest Way to Brush Your Toddler's Teeth!

The development of your toddler will determine the method you use to clean his or her teeth. What I describe below is what I call tooth care for toddlers "stage one."

Prior to the molars come in, the procedure is relatively simple. You just thoroughly clean the teeth and gums with a wet soft washcloth or some other soft, clean cloth. How easy is that? You are able to occasionally use a little soap...JUST KIDDING! No soap, please!

Now when the molars come (that would be around 18 months) you are able to start using a children's toothbrush. At this point it's best just to use water (no toothpaste at first) and to do it a couple of times a day. Please, be gentle; you would not wish to have your kid clamping his or her jaw when he sees that toothbrush coming at him, would you?

It will be a great idea to clean your toddlers tongue as well, but be careful not to go too far back. You can add a little tasty children's toothpaste as the teeth start popping up and your child knows not to swallow it.

Tooth Care For Toddlers - Stage Two!

"Stage two" is for when your toddler is obtaining a little much more coordinated and is ready to be a "big boy" or "big girl" and brush his or her own teeth. Now don't expect miracles here...your toddler is not going to start off performing a good job.

A good plan would be to brush your teeth together. This will encourage your kid to brush his or her teeth regularly and make your child feel much better simply because you're doing something together. One more advantage is that you can inspect each other's teeth, and when your child does a poor work you can say, "Ops, you missed a spot," and finish the job for your child.

Most importantly, give your child lots of praise whenever you see him or her performing a great work to ensure that he or she will want to continue to do it right.