Regular dental care is important from the moment the first tooth appears. To protect the milk teeth, it is important to use a suitable toothbrush and a low-fluoride toothpaste. Correct tooth brushing requires practice and patience. First, the chewing surfaces should be cleaned, then all outer surfaces and finally the inner surfaces of the teeth. Children fairly quickly learn how to handle a toothbrush by following their parents’ example. Nonetheless, it is advisable for Mummy or Daddy to finish off for small children. For thorough dental care, attention also needs to be paid to a healthy diet. Too many sweeties or a constant supply of sweet drinks lay teeth open to attack.Sugar consumption should be restricted as much as possible and be followed by tooth brushing.
