Many parents ask: Dr. Zhang, we brush our teeth every day, why do we still have tooth decay? At this time I will ask: Do you really know the correct way to brush your teeth? Have you brushed your teeth for 3 minutes each time? Do you brush your teeth at least twice a day, morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after meals? Do you use fluoride toothpaste for your children? Now let me give you the answer one by one. 1, the correct way to brush teeth Brushing is not simply put the toothbrush in the mouth and brush back and forth to finish the job, but there is a recipe Oh. 2.When to start brushing? Many parents think that babies are too young to brush their teeth, but this is actually a very wrong view. You should start brushing your baby’s teeth from the time he starts to grow his first teeth, and when he can hold the toothbrush, he should start to develop the habit of brushing his teeth. Generally speaking, before the age of 5, babies can’t clean their mouth effectively by themselves, so it’s time for mom and dad to help your baby brush his teeth! 3.How much time to brush? Generally speaking, brush for 3 minutes, rinse after meals, brush at least 2 times a day (morning and evening), floss once to clean the adjacent space between teeth (this is important and should not be ignored), and do not eat anything after brushing at night, including milk and snacks, etc. 4.What kind of toothbrush is good? When choosing a toothbrush, you should generally choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head, so that the toothbrush can rotate flexibly in your mouth and ensure that it can brush every tooth surface without hurting your gums. As long as the method is correct and the toothbrush is chosen appropriately, both electric and manual toothbrushes are equally effective in cleaning your teeth. 5.What brand of toothpaste is good? As long as the national safety approved toothpaste can be used, children can also choose fluoride toothpaste, but we should pay attention to control the amount of toothpaste to avoid fluoride overdose! In addition, it is important to reduce the consumption of acidic and sugary foods and drinks such as chocolate, cookies, fruit juices, colas, etc., and to visit your pediatric dentist every 3 to 6 months for regular fluoride applications and oral examinations to keep your child free from tooth decay and prevent it before it happens!