{"id":8799,"date":"2021-09-19T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentiste-enfant.com\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2021-09-29T09:29:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T07:29:31","slug":"brush-dent-electric-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentiste-enfant.com\/en\/brush-dent-electric-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you choose an electric toothbrush for your child?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to encourage their child to brush their teeth. Or at least, it doesn't always happen without tears, tantrums or even a resounding \"no.\" However, choosing a toothbrush for his baby<\/a> n’est pas toujours ais\u00e9 et il existe des fa\u00e7ons de rendre le brossage des dents plus ludique : les electric toothbrushes for children<\/strong> are part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are skeptical about offering such equipment to your child, let us introduce you to the benefits of an electric toothbrush for children and its possible contraindications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages and disadvantages of an electric toothbrush for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A child's electric toothbrush can really help create good brushing habits. Not only is this type of equipment simple to use, but most importantly, it's fun for the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The electric toothbrushes for children recommended by the Union Fran\u00e7aise pour la Sant\u00e9 Bucco-Dentaire (French Union for Oral Health) are particularly effective in terms of dental health. These brushes remove more plaque from the teeth. From the age of 5 or 6, electric toothbrushes adapted for children are alternative instruments that are highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another advantage of electric toothbrushes for kids is their connectivity. Some, for example, have a timer to ensure that the recommended brushing time of 2 minutes is respected. Others offer the child the opportunity to listen to music while brushing, or even play games through apps (i.e. My Teeth <\/em>available for 2 \u20ac on the App Store).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not recommended to learn the tooth brushing movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

However, there is nothing like a manual toothbrush to practice the tooth brushing motion. Pedodontists recommend not skipping steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, the child should learn to handle a manual toothbrush before switching to an electric toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An electric toothbrush for children from what age?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering brushing your child's teeth with an electric toothbrush, be sure to wait until at least age 3. It's not recommended to use electric toothbrushes before that age. This means that there are no \"first age\" electric toothbrushes, as they are not approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is best to be well-informed to know which toothbrush to choose for baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The characteristics of a good toothbrush for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although an electric toothbrush may not be of particular interest to young children, once they are old enough to use one, it is possible to jump in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the criteria to consider when choosing an electric toothbrush for children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n