Nowadays, many babies, children, and children are deeply troubled by oral problems. In order to prevent these problems, it is important to do a good job of oral hygiene. In recent years, many dental professionals have recommended children to use children's electric toothbrushes with better cleaning results, which has also triggered a buying boom among parents. However, as an oral health professional, I found that many parents blindly buy electric toothbrushes without knowing how old their babies are, and it is easy to buy some Internet celebrities and cross-border brands that lack professional strength and age-specific design, resulting in damage to the child's oral cavity. In order to maintain children's oral health, I have specially compiled a popular science article to share with you to help parents choose reliable products.
Pictured below are some of the children's electric toothbrushes I've reviewed.
1. At what age is it suitable for babies to use electric toothbrushes?
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? This has always been a concern for many parents. After all, as an intelligent cleaning tool, an electric toothbrush can provide efficient oral cleaning, but it will also bring some stimulation to the child's mouth. Therefore, if the development of the child's oral cavity is not yet mature, it is likely to hurt if you use it rashly, so before buying these products, you must first understand what kind of oral cleaning methods are suitable for children of different ages, and you will not make a mistake in making a choice
months to 1 year
At this stage, your child begins to develop baby teeth, and his mouth is more sensitive and does not need to use a toothbrush or toothpaste. Parents only need to gently wipe the child's teeth and gums with a damp cotton cloth.
-3 years old
At this time, most children have developed baby teeth and have some tolerance in the mouth. Parents can guide them to use a silicone toothbrush to brush their teeth and gradually teach them how to brush their teeth properly.
years of age and older
Most children have strong teeth and can eat independently. At this stage, it is especially important to keep your mouth clean, otherwise it may lead to oral problems. Many dentists recommend starting a children's electric toothbrush for children aged 4 and above because of its ability to provide better cleaning results.
2. Five benefits of using electric toothbrushes for children
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? After the above analysis, we can know that children can start using electric toothbrushes from the age of four. These new products have excellent cleaning results and have been spontaneously recommended by dentists. Some parents wonder what are the benefits of these products? Let's give you a simple analysis. At present, the proportion of children suffering from oral diseases in China is high (see the figure below), which shows that the traditional manual toothbrush does not perform well in terms of cleaning effect, while the electric toothbrush has more advantages and has undoubtedly become a better choice
1. Strong cleaning power and can prevent tooth decay.
It can penetrate deep into the pits and grooves, back of teeth, gingival sulcus, between teeth, crowns and other high-risk areas of dental disease that cannot be cleaned by manual toothbrushes for thorough cleaning, and has a better effect of preventing tooth decay. (See comparison below).
2. The threshold for learning to brush teeth is low, and children can better grasp it
Children under the age of 10 have particularly inflexible hand muscles, making it very difficult for them to learn to brush properly with a manual toothbrush in a short period of time. Children's electric toothbrushes only need to fix the cleaning angle and change the cleaning position, which is simple to operate and easier to learn how to brush teeth correctly.
3. Save time and effort
Manual toothbrushes take a long time to brush their teeth, so many impatient children will have a rejection mentality and do it hastily. The children's electric toothbrush only takes 3 minutes to complete the brushing, and the cleaning effect is better, saving time and effort, and it is easier for children to accept.
4. The vibration frequency is stable and uniform, and the strength can be accurately controlled
Manual toothbrushes require children to control the intensity of brushing, and the slightest mistake can hurt the teeth. The use of children's electric toothbrushes, due to the technical debugging of the product, the vibration frequency is more stable and uniform, which can accurately control the strength and improve the tooth protection force!
5. It is very interesting, and the child is very interested in brushing his teeth.
Children's electric toothbrushes are versatile, more like a smart toy for children, the brushing process will not be boring, and can even arouse their interest and willingness to use actively.
3. Pay attention to the three major defects of inferior products
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? Generally, children aged 4 and above can start using electric toothbrushes. But despite the many benefits of electric toothbrushes for kids, not all products are guaranteed to be safe. In particular, children have a higher rate of tooth decay and their mouths are very sensitive during the developmental stage. If they brush their teeth incorrectly or use inferior products, it will not only lead to poor cleaning results, but also more serious tooth damage. I have summarized it below, so please be vigilant:
Defect 1: Abrasion of tooth enamel and stimulation of bleeding gums
Most of the negative reviews on the Internet about children's electric toothbrushes involve such situations, and there are many problems with inferior products (such as poor material, unstable vibration, sharp bristles, hard bristles, unstable power, etc.), which will overstimulate the child's sensitive mouth, resulting in damage to the child's tooth enamel and bleeding gums!
Defect 2: Aggravate the child's original dental disease
Some children already suffer from dental disease and their oral cavity is fragile, and if you brush your teeth with these problematic and inferior products, not only will you not achieve the cleaning effect, but may exacerbate the original dental disease, and in severe cases, it will affect the development of permanent teeth!
Defect 3, chronic tooth damage
Sometimes the damage caused by inferior products will not be immediately apparent, and parents may not be able to detect it in time, but as the more times they are used, the longer the time, when the child's teeth will become more and more sensitive, frequent oral bleeding and even gum recession, it will be too late.
Fourth, five major publicity stunts, don't step on thunder!
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? Usually, when your baby turns 4 years old, it's time to consider starting them with an electric toothbrush. However, in the current market, there are many brands of children's electric toothbrushes, and some inferior products often cover up their unprofessionalism through various publicity methods, making it difficult to distinguish when purchasing. As can be seen from the following diagram of the causes of toothbrush injuries in children's toothbrushes, poor product quality will bring many problems. So I've also sorted out some common publicity gimmicks for you to remind you to step on less thunder:
1. Functional bristles are better
Some children's electric toothbrushes claim to use special functional bristles, such as fluoride bristles to prevent tooth decay and charcoal bristles to remove oral odor. However, these promotions are often only a means to attract attention and actually have limited help with dental health.
2. International brands
Children's electric toothbrushes of internationally renowned brands may pay more attention to the needs of Europe and the United States, and do not fully consider the characteristics of children's oral cavities in China in their design, so they may not be suitable for the actual situation of children.
3. Internet celebrity brands are easy to use
Some products recommended by mother and baby bloggers are often trusted by parents, but in fact, the bloggers' recommendations may have commercial purposes, all of which are helping businesses advertise, and they themselves are not clear about the quality of the products. Consumers should be cautious and not blindly follow the trend to buy.
The U-shaped electric toothbrush does not hurt your teeth
U-shaped brushes were all the rage at one time, and merchants advertised that they could be brushed simply by sticking them to their teeth, and that they were quick to clean and easy to operate. However, experts point out that this brush head lacks vibration frequency and correct scanning angle, lacks effective cleaning effect, and is at best a toy, so you should never buy it.
5. High-value products are preferred by children
Children will naturally be more interested in products that look good, but don't choose products for the sake of good looks. Some businesses only pay attention to the appearance design, and ignore the inherent professionalism of the product, therefore, parents do not pay attention to its cleaning power and tooth protection power when choosing a product, and the appearance is only secondary.
These benefits are also the reasons why many parents choose to buy children's electric toothbrushes. However, it is also important to note that although almost all brands on the market now claim to have dental care technology and efficient cleaning functions, in fact, many children still have oral damage after use. Therefore, I also recommend that you refer to the cleaning and care index chart of children's toothbrush brands released by authoritative organizations before purchasing products, and compare and choose products with better functions and safer. I have also tested many products before, and here I also recommend a few good quality brands for your reference:
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Fifth, eight, ** purchase skills to choose reliable products!
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? Generally speaking, babies over the age of 4 can start using an electric toothbrush. However, just like a manual toothbrush, a poor selection of products can lead to damage to the mouth. So how to choose the right children's electric toothbrush from many brand products? Here are eight practical tips for you to bookmark, and it's absolutely right to follow these tips:
The sweeping angle should be scientific and reasonable.
The angle of the bristles will directly affect the cleaning and care effect, if the angle is too low, it will not be able to clean effectively, and if the angle is too high, it may hurt the mouth. It is recommended to choose a product with a vibration angle between 3-6 degrees.
Choose products with a roundness rate higher than 80% or more.
Only high-quality products will pay attention to the roundness of the bristles, and the well-treated bristles will not be too sharp, which can better protect the child's oral health. Therefore, it is more reliable to give preference to products with a roundness rate higher than 80%.
Choose a brand that is truly professional.
Choose brands with the technical prowess, often with years of experience in children's oral care, who will optimize the performance of the product to ensure that the product cleans effectively without harming the teeth.
Select a magnetic levitation motor.
It is recommended to choose a product equipped with a magnetic levitation motor, because this product quality is reliable, stable operation, long service life and high safety. In contrast, many products are risky to use inferior coreless motors.
Products that do a good job of age-based design are more reliable.
It is advisable to choose products with age-specific design, as these products can meet the oral needs of children of different ages, including the frequency range, brush head type and gear mode.
There are many types of brush heads.
Considering the changes in your child's oral environment, it is best to choose a product with a variety of brush head matching functions to better meet your child's oral needs.
Choose after-sales reliable products.
When purchasing products, you should choose products with professional after-sales service and timely problem solving, the longer the warranty period, the better, and it is best to support the trial to avoid wasting money due to inappropriateness.
Consider brush head life and replacement costs
Finally, it is necessary to consider the life and replacement cost of the brush head, because the brush head needs to be replaced regularly, and children are more active and active, the wear rate is higher, and the replacement cost will increase accordingly.
At what age is an electric toothbrush suitable for babies? The above is the popular science content around this issue. Parents must read carefully when purchasing products, and choose professional and age-specific designed products for babies, children, and children from a professional point of view, so as to ensure that children can effectively and safely clean their mouths.