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3 Features to Consider When Buying Toothbrushes for Kids
Isobel Berry
It is important to train your child to brush his or her teeth effectively at an early age. However, that child will only learn how to brush well if you avail the correct toothbrush for him or her. This article discusses some of the key features which you should examine when you are selecting a toothbrush for your child.
The Bristles
The bristles on toothbrushes are designed in different shapes and sizes. However, the bristles which are rounded and have a soft texture are better suited to brushing the teeth of a child. This is because those bristles will do a good job of cleaning the surface of the teeth and gums without damaging those organs. Avoid buying toothbrushes with sharp bristles. Such a toothbrush will injure the delicate gums of your young child.
The Head Size
You should also consider the size of the head of the toothbrushes which you are planning to buy for your child. Make sure that your child will be comfortable when that toothbrush is inserted into his or her mouth. The head of that toothbrush should also be small enough to be pushed between the molars at the back and the cheek. You can go with your child when you are shopping for his or her toothbrushes. The attendants at the shopping center will help you to select the most appropriate toothbrush head size if they can see the child for whom you are buying the toothbrush.
The Handle
Toothbrush handles come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. For example, some manufacturers may opt to make kids' toothbrushes with straight handles while others will make curved handles. Some even design handles which can vibrate when the child is holding the toothbrush. Don't be distracted by those bells and whistles. Focus on selecting a toothbrush whose handle will fit comfortably in the palm of your child. It is also wise to select a toothbrush whose handle has a rubber grip so that the toothbrush will not slip while the child is using it. Toothbrushes which slip can result in oral injuries, such as injuries to the gums.
It may be easier for you to buy the right toothbrushes for your child if you ask a kids' dentist. The dentist will recommend the right toothbrush and related products, such as a mouthwash, based on his or her knowledge of the dental health of that child. Change those toothbrushes as your child grows.
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