18 Months or Under
- Start brushing when the first teeth are comming out
- Twice a day with a child sized soft toothbrush
- No toothpaste needed
Brushing Tips
- Use small circular motions
- Brush along the gum lines
- Brush all food-contacting / -chewing surfaces (top, bottom, front and back) of teeth
18 Months and Over
- Brush twice a day with a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste for kids
- Spit out and no swallowing of the toothpaste
- No rinsing after brushing
- Help children to brush until 8 years of age
- Parent is the most important role model for the child
Source
- NSW Health Centre for Oral Health Strategy, 2012, Toothbrushing Tips for Kids under 5 – Information for Parents / Carers