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Everyday oral care

Cleaning between teeth

Finding the right size interdental brush

How to use interdental brushes

Toothbrushing

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Halitosis / Bad breath

Sensitive teeth

Cavities

Dry mouth

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Gum disease

Emerging wisdom teeth

Prevention for a healthy smile

Children's dental care

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Care for your braces

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Children´s dental care

How to brush kids teeth

Caring for children's teeth

​The foundation for a healthy mouth is laid when the first tooth erupts, and toothbrushing becomes a natural part of your child’s day. When that first baby tooth emerges, it’s time to start brushing and continue to help your child with their oral care until 10-12 years old.

Our best tips for healthy teeth throughout life

  • Brush twice a day
  • Always brush systematically so that you don’t miss any surfaces. For example, brush chewing surfaces, then insides, then outsides of all teeth.
  • It’s not only about cavities – healthy gums are important, and bacteria love to gather along the gumline. Place the bristles at a 45-degree angle towards the gum line to keep the gums happy and healthy.
  • Be an inspiration. If your child sees you brushing morning and evening, he or she will want to do it too (even though we know the first two years can be a challenge sometimes). Better yet, if they see you cleaning between your teeth, they will also want to do this when the time comes.
  • Make it a fun moment together by putting on your favourite brushing song, or brush along-video!
  • Sugar, sweet drinks, and snacking between meals are major risk factors for tooth decay. Healthy eating habits benefit the whole family – and the whole body!

 

 

How to brush your baby’s teeth

It is time to start brushing your children´s teeth as soon as the first tooth emerges. A fixed routine, in the morning and before bedtime, makes toothbrushing a natural part of your child's day.

 

How to brush your infants teeth

It’s often convenient to brush with your child lying down, head nearest to you, for example, on the changing table. Closeness and eye contact make the child feel secure. While brushing, gently lift the child’s lip with your finger to see and reach better.

With TePe Mini™ it’s easy to start brushing from the very first tooth. It’s recommended for children from 0 to 3 – 4 years of age.

How to brush your kids’ teeth – pre-school children

Let the child sit in your lap, leaning the head on your arm. Brush with short movements and be sure that the toothbrush reaches the gum line. Always brush in the same order, for example, the inside, the outside and then the chewing surfaces of the teeth. To reach all surfaces it helps to lift the child’s lip gently with your finger.

After 3-4 years of age, you could start using a toothbrush with a slightly bigger brush head, like TePe Select Compact™. This brush is also available with cute prints – ask for TePe Kids™.

How to brush your kids’ teeth – school children

Supervise and help your child to brush until the age of 10 -12. Brush with short movements and be sure that the toothbrush reaches the gum line. Always brush in the same order, for example, the inside, the outside and then the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Give some extra attention to the new molars which emerge behind the last milk teeth. Their chewing surfaces are irregular and extra sensitive to cavities.

Use a special brush, for example, TePe Compact Tuft™, as a complement to the regular toothbrush. TePe Select Compact™ is a popular choice.

When it’s time to brush yourself…

At 10-12 years of age, it’s time for your child to use the brush him/herself, but it is, of course, possible to start practising earlier.

In the beginning, your child may have to brush under your supervision. From the age of 12, TePe Select™ is a good choice of toothbrush. It’s also available with illustrations – ask for TePe Graphic™.

How to brush your teeth

…and clean between your teeth

Cleaning between the teeth is usually not recommended until all the permanent teeth have emerged completely. If your dentist or hygienist have advised you to start cleaning between the teeth earlier than that, you should, of course, follow their recommendation.

How to clean between your teeth

Give the teeth time to recover

  • Every time your child eats or drinks, bacteria start producing acids that corrode the teeth.
  • After about half an hour, the saliva has helped neutralise the acids.
  • Let the teeth rest – avoid eating between meals. If your child is thirsty between meals or at night time, offer water.
  • Always go to bed with clean teeth. During the night, there is less saliva in the mouth, which makes the teeth more vulnerable to cavities.

Sticking to regular mealtimes gives the teeth chance to recover (the image to the left). Frequent snacking causes numerous acid attacks, making it easier for cavities to develop (the image to the right).

Toothbrushes for babies and toddlers

Toothbrushes for pre-school children

Toothbrushes for school children

Toothbrushes for older children

Other products for children