{"id":177,"date":"2019-12-18T16:58:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T16:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2020-02-04T20:48:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:48:06","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-toothbrush-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/18\/how-to-choose-the-right-toothbrush-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Toothbrush for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"little girl brushing her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it seems like there are far too many options out\nthere for choosing your child\u2019s toothbrush. Depending on how old your child is,\ntheir toothbrush needs may vary in size and shape, not to mention which color\nor cartoon character they want featured on their brush! That\u2019s why your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s\ndentist<\/a> has created this guide on how to pick out the right toothbrush for\nyour little one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Babies and Toddlers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your infant has any teeth, clean their gums with a\ndamp washcloth. When their first little tooth begins to erupt, that\u2019s when you\nshould start brushing. Toothbrushes for toddlers come in fun, bright colors\nwith small heads to comfortably fit in their mouth, as well as large soft grips\nthat are easy for little hands to hold. At this age, they might not have the\nfine motor skills to brush their own teeth, but that\u2019s where you can help them\nbefore or after you clean your own pearly whites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ages Five to Eight <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,\nchildren in this age group are getting ready to be independent about their oral\nhealth. Toothbrushes for kids between ages five and eight tend to have slimmer\nhandles to suit the child\u2019s more dexterous grip and larger jaws. Most\ntoothbrushes for this age range (and younger) feature popular cartoon\ncharacters to help your child look forward to brushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preadolescence <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, children ages eight and older can fully brush\ntheir teeth by themselves. Toothbrushes for this age group closely resemble\nadult brushes, except with larger handles and slightly smaller heads. Electric\ntoothbrushes might be a little easier for older kids to use, especially if they\nstruggle to efficiently use a manual toothbrush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Change Your Kid\u2019s Toothbrush <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the bristles of a brush no longer stand up straight or\nare frayed, that\u2019s how you know it\u2019s time to exchange that brush for a brand-new\none. Also, if your child gets sick, that\u2019s another sign to change it. If you\ndon\u2019t, then germs on that brush could come back and re-infect your child at a\nlater date. That\u2019s the last thing you and your son or daughter want! A good\nrule of thumb is to switch out a toothbrush every three months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to definitely look for in selecting a toothbrush,\nno matter your child\u2019s age, is soft bristles. Most dentists agree that soft\nbristles are easier on sensitive teeth and gums. Harder bristles may irritate\nthe gums and don\u2019t actually clean any more thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time you\u2019re in the toothbrush aisle at the store, use\nthis guide to help you quickly narrow down your choices and find the perfect\ntoothbrush to clean your favorite smile. Also, it\u2019s a good idea to let your\nlittle one pick out their own toothbrush so that they\u2019re more likely to use it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/meet-dr-benzley.html\">Dr. Layne Benzley<\/a>\nearned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa and his\npediatric dental specialty certificate from the Eastman Dental Center at the\nUniversity of Rochester. He has also achieved Diplomate status with the\nAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He takes great pride in the gentle,\nindividualized care he delivers to every young patient who walks through his\ndoors. To get more advice on how to choose your child\u2019s toothbrush, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Benzley\nat (303) 660-5373. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes it seems like there are far too many options out there for choosing your child\u2019s toothbrush. Depending on how old your child is, their toothbrush needs may vary in size and shape, not to mention which color or cartoon character they want featured on their brush! 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