[AFAMILY] Children’s oral care tips from age 2-8 for healthy and beautiful teeth

Forming early oral hygiene habits, having comprehensive and age appropriate oral care products, will help prevent dental diseases for children.

According to experts, dental diseases are quite common, causing many levels of consequences for oral health and general health, in which tooth decay is classified as the third scourge of humanity after cancer and cardiovascular disease (World Health Organization).

In Vietnam, over 85% of children have tooth decay, over 80% of adults have gingivitis and periodontitis, etc. These diseases are the main causes of early tooth loss, affecting people health and quality of life. Therefore, it is extremely important to take care of your teeth from the very beginning of life, and create a premise for children to have beautiful and healthy teeth when they grow up. Each stage of a child’s development will correspond to appropriate oral care.

For children under 1 year old, parents should actively clean their baby’s teeth and gums twice a day in the morning and in the evening to remove bacteria from the oral cavity, causing oral thrush. This habit should be maintained until the child is 2 years old, in order to practice regular oral hygiene habits, comprehensive teeth care right from the first stage of life.

For 2-year-old children, mothers should observe each time children clean their teeth, pay attention to how they brush their teeth and guide them to spit out toothpaste after each brushing. At this stage, only a very small amount of the cream should be used and spread a thin layer on the children’s brush.

From 2 to 4 years old, children can use toothpaste on their own. Therefore, during this period, parents need to closely follow, guide and maintain the daily habit of their children’s brushing teeth routine. Use a low-fluoride toothpaste to help strengthen teeth. Pierrot strawberry-flavored children’s toothpaste is a product containing standard fluoride content, which has been recognized and recommended by experts, suitable for children from 2 years old.

Preschoolers from 4 to 8 years old are hyperactive, like to snack and begin to understand more things, so they will also have curious questions about the world around them. That’s why parents need to encourage and support their children actively in taking care of their oral health. Explain the importance, encourage and praise your child when they have done a good job brushing teeth every day. Besides, it is recommended to monitor and bring children to the dentist every 4 to 6 months.

To help your baby enjoy and maintain the habit of brushing teeth properly, it is necessary to create a cute, close space. The most important thing is to choose the right toothbrush and toothpaste, divide the oral hygiene schedule into a reasonable time.

When choosing a toothpaste, it is important to choose the right product for each age. Choose those with a sugar-free formula, added fluoride and organic calcium to protect tooth enamel. Children tend to like eating or sucking on toothpaste, so parents need to choose safe toothpaste in case children accidentally swallow it.

Pierrot is a popular comprehensive oral care brand, ranked in the top 15 of the toothpaste category for children. Pierrot Strawberry Toothpaste has a 3-no formula: no sugar, no parabens, no foaming agents. Fluoride content in the product meets safety standards. In addition, Pierrot children’s toothpaste also adds organic calcium to help prevent plaque formation, protect tooth enamel effectively, and are safe for children’s gums.

Products originating from Spain, effective in comprehensive dental care for children from 2-8 years old, recognized by Spanish dental experts. Pierrot has a full, diverse product range, divided by age, category, oral problem. The product set includes Toothpaste, floss, oral care kit, mouthwash to provide a safe, effective, and correct dental care cycle for children’s oral health.

Pierrot brand – Dental care specialist from Spain is distributed in Vietnam by Dai Linh Trading Import Export Joint Stock Company – VPGD: 27 Tran Duy Hung, Cau Giay, Hanoi.

Pierrot is a Spanish brand specializing in producing high quality oral care products for the whole family since 1945. Today, Pierrot is a global brand present in more than 55 countries worldwide.

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