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What Is The Best Toothbrush For A Child?

date: 04.21.2024

Author:

Dr. Elizabeth "Andie" Shin, DDS - BCC Pediatric Dentistry

Elizabeth Shin, D.D.S

Elizabeth "Andie" Shin, D.D.S. is a board-certified, award-winning pediatric dentist and the Founder and President of BCC Pediatric Dentistry. Most of all she loves helping children achieve lifelong oral health.

What Is The Best Toothbrush For a Child?

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the best toothbrush for your child. How old is your child? What type of bristles does your child prefer? Is your child ready to start brushing their own teeth? Let’s explore all of these factors in detail and find the best toothbrush for your child!

First, how old is your child?

How old is your child? You need to think about this. There are toothbrushes made for different age ranges. For example, there are toothbrushes for babies, toddlers, kids and even adults. So the best toothbrush for a child might be different depending on how old your child is.

Second, what type of bristles does your child prefer?

There are a lot of different types of bristles on toothbrushes. Some people like soft bristles, and others like hard bristles. Some people even like brushes with little bumps on them! It’s important to choose a brush that your child will enjoy using because they’re more likely to brush their teeth if they enjoy it.

Third, is your child ready to start brushing their own teeth?

Some kids are ready to start brushing their own teeth at a young age, while others aren’t quite ready yet. If you think your child is ready to start brushing their own teeth, be sure to choose a toothbrush that’s easy for them to use. There are toothbrushes with smaller handles and softer bristles that are perfect for kids who are just starting to brush their own teeth.

Once you’ve considered these factors, it’s time to choose the best toothbrush for your child!

Now you have more information to consider when you choose the perfect toothbrush for your child.  Who knew there were so many options!  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask your favorite dentist at BCC Pediatric Dentistry. Thanks for reading!

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