{"id":2163,"date":"2021-08-26T09:07:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovasmiles.com\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2021-08-26T09:07:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:07:35","slug":"5-tips-for-teaching-kids-to-brush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovasmiles.com\/es\/5-tips-for-teaching-kids-to-brush\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Brush"},"content":{"rendered":"

As your kids grow, many questions may arise when you begin to think about having them build healthy habits, one of which being teeth brushing. Learning to brush your teeth is a necessity but many parents have no idea when they should begin this with their own kids. Dentists have weighed in and given their opinions on when kids should begin taking charge of their oral health and how parents can make tooth brushing a fun and easy part of their daily routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At What Age Should Kids Learn to Brush Their Teeth?<\/b><\/p>\n

Many pediatric dentists agree that teaching kids how to brush their teeth will allow them to build strong and healthy oral hygiene habits. Some dentists recommend allowing young kids from ages 3-5 to begin learning to brush their teeth with water. Around age 6, you may give them a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush and monitor them as they brush their teeth. By the age of 9, children should be able to brush their teeth on their own without your supervision. The earlier you build healthy habits like teeth brushing, the better off your children are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it Important For Kids to Learn to Brush Their Teeth?<\/b><\/p>\n

Children need to learn to brush their teeth for the same reasons that adults brush their teeth. Not only is this a great habit for them to develop but it can also prevent children from developing:<\/span><\/p>\n