Kids' Toothbrushes - How to Choose The Right One

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It's the cutest thing when your baby starts growing tiny little teeth to complete an adorable smile. However with those pearly whites come more food options like sweet toffee and chocolate which inevitably leads to the need of some special dental care. Although you've probably mastered brushing your teeth at this point in your life, your little one will need a gentle introduction to the whole process and choosing the right toothbrush will make a big difference.

When looking for the right kids' toothbrush there are a few things you need to tick off your list to ensure you've chosen the right one, including:

Soft Bristles
The last thing you want is to see your little ones gums bleeding from a hard bristles.Small head
That small mouth needs a brush head small enough to enter with ease. Also make sure it doesn't have a sharp edge that will hurt your child.Wide handle
This will make it easy for your child to learn to hold and control the toothbrush without assistance.

Not all toothbrushes are the same

Simply because you prefer hard bristled, spikey toothbrushes it doesn't mean that's what's best for your child. Be careful to choose the right brush to keep your baby's teeth and mouth clean. Fortunately popular toothbrush brands offer a variety of toothbrushes for children suited to different age groups including:

0-2 years kids
Top features include baby soft bristles, oval shaped head and a coloured centre on the bristles to show recommended amount of toothpaste.2-5 years kids
Features include oval shaped head with material for extra protection, non-slip handle for control and multi-height bristles to reach back teeth.5+ years kids
Features include bristles with coloured centre for child to easily measure recommended dose, comfortable thumb rest non-slip handle and oval toothbrush head.

And of course the feature the kids love the most would have to be the style and design of the toothbrushes. These days kids' toothbrushes comes with colourful cartoon characters imprinted on them that really excite children; make the process fun, let your child choose the toothbrush he loves and you'll be surprised at how eager he will be to start using it!

Feel free to share your tips and trick on how best to maintain your children's teeth! Otherwise make sure you use best practice and buy your children toothbrushes especially suited for their tiny teeth. With all the crazy designer kid's toothbrushes out there, your child won't be able to resist! Happy brushing! Incubus