Dr. Sands | Kids Toothbrush Timer Activity

Making brushing fun helps children develop lifelong oral hygiene habits. Use the toothbrush timer video below to help your child brush for the recommended two minutes. The All About Smiles team in Oceanside, NY encourages daily brushing and flossing for kids of all ages.

Schedule your child’s next dental cleaning. Call our Oceanside office at 516-536-5800.

Birth

Even before the first tooth erupts, you can begin early dental care by gently wiping your child’s gums with a wet cloth or gauze after every feeding.

First Tooth

When your child’s first tooth appears, begin gently brushing with a “SMEAR” of fluoridated toothpaste no larger than a grain of rice.

Ages 2 to 3

From age 2 to 3, or when your child is able to spit out toothpaste, we recommend using a “PEA” sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste during brushing.

Ages 3 and Up

Parents should assist their child with brushing until they are able to effectively clean their own teeth. Continue to monitor your child during brushing to ensure that the fluoridated toothpaste is spit out rather than swallowed and that they rinse with water afterward.

Because every child develops at their own pace, we encourage you to bring any questions or concerns to our caring team at All About Smiles.

When guiding your child through brushing, encourage them to devote about 30 seconds to each quadrant of the mouth, carefully cleaning the front, back, chewing surface, and sides of every tooth. The video above is a helpful tool for showing your child how long they should spend brushing.

Tooth Brush Chart

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Fun Toothbrush Timer for Kids