Children learn to brush their teeth The infant and toddler period from birth to 3 years old is the stage of calcification, eruption and formation of dental row of milk teeth, as well as the period of permanent tooth germ formation and permanent tooth calcification. Babies start to erupt milk teeth from 6 months old, and all 20 milk teeth will appear by the age of 2.5 years old, and the milk teeth are very easy to suffer from caries during the whole infant and toddler period before 6 years old, characterized by one early and two more. According to the survey, the caries rate of 1 year old and 6 years old is 8,33% and 88,7% respectively. There are various prevention methods, but the most suitable simple and effective method for families is to brush teeth from childhood. At the age of 2 and a half, the baby’s teeth are basically coming out, although the brain and intelligence are not developed enough, and the hand skill is not sound yet, but the imitation power is very strong. When parents brush their teeth, let him (her) watch from the side, more times, he (she) will also clamor to brush their teeth. At this time, parents can buy a set of beautiful and interesting children’s toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash cup, a morning, two help, three education, to cultivate the interest of young children to brush their teeth. 3 years old, young children may develop good brushing habits. For infants before the eruption of milk teeth, the mother is best after breastfeeding and every night, with fingers wrapped in sterile gauze, gently scrub the gums and palate, and pay attention to a small amount of warm boiled water after eating, used to clean the mouth. 2, the use of children’s toothbrush. Young children’s mouth is relatively small, mucous membranes and delicate, toothbrush to choose a small brush head, soft bristles, bristles end of the rounded children’s toothbrush, bristles are generally two rows, each row of five or six bundles. The advantage of this toothbrush is that it will not damage the teeth and gums, rotate flexibly in the mouth, and can brush all parts of the teeth, effectively removing plaque. 3. Use children’s toothpaste carefully. In Shanghai, the tap water already contains the right amount of fluorine, so young children do not need to use fluoride toothpaste, excessive fluoride preparations can cause fluorosis, damage the nervous system and cause osteoporosis. Children’s toothpaste with fruit flavor can improve the interest of brushing. When brushing teeth, the amount of toothpaste should not be too much, about a grain of soy beans on the line. The main raw material in toothpaste is abrasive, the finer the abrasive powder, the better the quality of toothpaste. In the beginning to develop interest in brushing teeth, parents can not use toothpaste, only use the toothbrush with water to brush teeth, so as not to swallow toothpaste into the mouth. 4. Correct the brushing action. The parents should teach the correct way to brush teeth after the children are interested in brushing teeth. 2.5 years old children already have a certain understanding, expression ability, as long as the parents follow the good advice, from shallow to deep patient guidance, can definitely quickly master the correct way to brush teeth. At first, guide the child to put the toothbrush at a 45° angle, put it diagonally and press it lightly on the edge of the gums, and turn the head of the toothbrush along the teeth, 2 to 3 teeth as a group, and turn each group about 10 times to remove the plaque in the teeth and gum sulcus. Clean each tooth surface in order, including: lip and cheek, tongue and jaw, and chewing surface, and do not forget to brush the anterior lingual area of the lower jaw teeth. Brushing strength should be moderate, not too hard to avoid damage to the oral cavity. 5. Insist on brushing your teeth in the morning and evening. The average toddler is just starting to imitate, the interest is great, there is a little learning, lack of initiative and self-consciousness. At this point, parents should accompany their babies and insist on brushing their teeth twice a day for 3 minutes each time, so that they can do it in the morning and at night. You have to tell your child repeatedly that by developing good brushing habits, you will have a healthy and beautiful set of teeth in the future. Brushing not only cleans the teeth and removes plaque, but also massages the gums, promotes blood circulation to the gums, improves the supply of local nutrition and oxygen for tissue metabolism, and increases the gums’ resistance to disease. Therefore, brushing is a good and effective way to maintain oral health and prevent dental caries and periodontal disease.