Plaque starts to grow on teeth as soon as they appear. So the simple answer is start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they appear. Starting a child’s dental hygiene from the earliest time is a great lifelong lesson. Be sure to use a super soft brush and they will put it in their …
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Using Piksters Use the right size. Your dentist will advise on the right size. Start on the smallest size. Aim at the triangle space near the gum and poke the stick in. It should come out the other side and can be felt by your tongue. Imagine your face like a clock face so the …
Mr Brown (not his real name) got to the point where he needed to make a change with his decaying teeth. Years of neglect had allowed the teeth to become black and fragile. At the initial consultation, we planned to fill the teeth with composite resin, along with a warning that the composite would probably …
Both manual and electric toothbrushes are good to use. The manual ones teach children how to move their hand around with an up and down motion. The electric ones are fun so make brushing more enjoyable and slightly easier. Flossing though, is the magic ingredient that keeps teeth super protected. Have fun!
