What is the best kids toothbrush?

Choosing the best kids toothbrush for your child is tough! When you visit the toothbrush aisle at Target or Walmart the variety of toothbrushes there are endless. In this article we will share with you the different types of toothbrushes for children and how to choose the best toothbrush for your child.

One of our favorite products here at Alpine Pediatric Dentistry is the Oral B toothbrushes for kids. They have many different types and for different ages. Oral B has a lot of fun variety and different characters which helps make children excited about brushing their teeth. Which is the goal that all parents are shooting for in helping to get their kids into having good oral health and hygiene.

You don't have to brush your teeth... Just the ones you want to keep 😉

Additionally, what you should be looking at is the size and shape of the toothbrush head. You want to choose a kids toothbrush with a small head so that you are able to maneuver it around your child’s mouth. Next are the bristles, find one that has soft bristles, the softer the better.

At the end of the day, you want a toothbrush your child will find appealing and fun! To break it down here are the key features you also want included in your choice.

Small head for maneuvering
Soft bristles

Call us to schedule your next dental check-up for your child with our pediatric dentists located in Alpine, CA.

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A question a lot of parents ask: “Is it ok to use a toothbrush cover and will it help to keep my kids’ toothbrush clean?”

There are different types of toothbrush covers, some are even very cute. And if it encourages children to brush their teeth, then that is a big plus. But you want to make sure that you leave enough time to completely dry the toothbrush before placing the cover on. The moisture that holds in a contained space can inspire the growth of microorganisms, such as yeast, fungi and bacteria.

In this video Dr J answers:
"Should you use a toothbrush cover for your child?"

Toothbrush covers are not ideal to store your child’s toothbrush, due to poor air circulation. Although there might be some brands that have better ventilation. It is fine to use a toothbrush cover when you are travelling, in order to protect the toothbrush from coming into contact with other items that aren’t as clean.

ADA recommends air drying toothbrushes, because a closed container in a moist environment breeds bacteria

How to care for your child’s toothbrush

Here are a few tips that will help to make sure your kid’s toothbrush stays as clean as possible.

Everyone in your household should have their own toothbrush, do not share toothbrushes.
After brushing thoroughly rinse your child’s toothbrush in hot water. Rinse off all the toothpastes and any debris lodged in the bristles.
Store the toothbrush upright and uncovered so that it can completely dry out.
Replace your child’s toothbrush every 2-4 months. If your child has been sick then you should replace it immediately.

In addition you should keep up with their routine cleanings, practice good home care, and maintain a clean bathroom.

There are a lot of other good options for your child’s oral health besides using a toothbrush cover.

Click here for some other great articles by Dr. J, pediatric dentist in Alpine. You can find the answers to a lot of commonly asked questions regarding a child’s oral health.

If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact Alpine Pediatric Dentistry!