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At Crest Research, our mission is to enhance the
health and beauty of your teeth but don’t just take our word for it. Feel
our products work and notice the difference they make, because in the end,
all that counts are the results you can see and feel for yourself.
When you get your children into the
habit of good dental care, they'll keep their teeth clean and cavity-free
from the very start.
- Are you sure they're brushing properly?
- Do you have questions about your baby's oral health?
- What's a great way to teach kids about the value of their teeth?
- Find out below and go from baby teeth to healthy teeth!
Once your baby's teeth
begin to appear, you need to take extra care that these new teeth do not
develop cavities. One common way a baby can develop cavities is called
"nursing bottle mouth," which is caused by extended nursing on milk,
formula, or juices, especially at bedtime or naptime. You should not use a
feeding bottle as a dummy. If you must give your baby a bottle at bedtime
or naptime, make sure it contains plain water. You should not give a baby
a pacifier that has been dipped in honey or sugar.
Enamel, the hardest substance in the body, is the outermost layer
of the tooth and protects the tooth from decay. Fluoride, a naturally
occurring substance, can strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant
to decay. Some sources of fluoride that help prevent cavities are
fluoridated drinking water, fluoride-containing toothpastes, and fluoride
mouth rinses. Your dentist or physician may recommend or prescribe
additional fluoride treatments. Be sure to follow his/her instructions
because too much fluoride can alter the appearance of your child's teeth.
A good way to
encourage your child to brush is by using a pleasantly flavoured fluoride
toothpaste and a fun design toothbrush. The taste and appearance of a
toothpaste can make brushing a more enjoyable experience, so children are
more likely to brush twice each day and brush for longer periods of time.
The design of a brush can keep kids entertained for the recommended 2
minutes brushing time.
Crest Kids Toothpaste in a fun “sugar-free raspberry flavour”
(Available at Tesco).
Kids Crest SpinBrush™ is available in several fun
3D designs, with small heads, soft bristles and a battery motion to aid in
your child’s brushing. Kids Crest SpinBrush™ - so much fun you'll notice
your kids brush for longer, without nagging!
Children six years of age or less should
brush twice a day using no more than a pea-size dab of toothpaste and a
soft-bristle brush to remove plaque and provide fluoride protection.
Your child should
visit the dentist by the age of one. You can make the first visit to the
dentist enjoyable and positive. Before the visit, tell your child that
someone will look at and clean his or her teeth. Allow the dentist and
other members of the dental staff to introduce other procedures. Your
dentist will examine your child's mouth for early signs of decay or other
problems. The dentist will also tell you many of the things you'll need to
know about helping your child grow up cavity-free.
- Outer & Inner Surfaces: Place toothbrush at a 45-degree angle;
starting along the gum line use gentle, short, tooth-wide strokes
against the gum line.
- Chewing surfaces: Hold the brush flat and brush back and forth.
- Inside surface of front teeth: Tilt brush vertically; use gentle
up-and-down strokes with toe of brush.
- Brush the tongue: Use a back-to-front sweeping method to remove food
particles and freshen the mouth. Remember to gently brush the roof of
the mouth too.
- Brush long enough to thoroughly clean all tooth surfaces. The
brushing motion itself helps remove stains, so don’t cut short the
effectiveness.
Want to see for yourself what a difference a toothpaste can make on your smile?
New Crest Complete 5, provides noticeable improvement for all 5 signs of healthy teeth:
- Less cavities
- Less tartar
- Healthy gums
- Naturally white teeth
- Fresh Breath
A single solution for complete protection.
New Crest Complete 5 contains the active ingredients that different "specialist" toothpastes contain. The combination of ingredients in one unique toothpaste means you don't have to use
different types of toothpaste. With new Crest Complete 5, you get all 5 signs of healthy teeth. Discover for yourself the beauty of a really healthy smile!
- Be sure to visit your dentist regularly and brush at least twice a
day. Ideally after meals & snacks as well.
- Brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes each time.
- Use a soft brush so it is gentle on the gums and remember to change
your brush or brush head, every 3 months.
- Use a fluoride toothpaste to help strengthen the enamel on your
teeth.
- Floss – floss – floss!
- Eat healthy & avoid sugary foods & drinks. Make sure that
sugary foods & drinks are limited to mealtimes & that you
encourage brushing afterwards.
- For more tooth friendly drinks & snacks between meals choose
drinks such as water or milk, & snacks such as cheese, low-fat
yoghurt, vegetables or fruits.
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