Choosing a Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Toothpastes for children 6 years and over
The most common differences between children’s toothpaste and regular toothpaste include fluoride levels and also taste. Your dentist will be able to recommend the appropriate fluoride level in toothpaste for your child. As we know, a good toothbrushing routine is important and toothpastes with a child friendly taste should help encourage your child to brush.
Aquafresh Big Teeth Toothpaste
- 1400 ppm (parts per million) fluoride
- All-round protection
- Strengthens enamel
- Encourages healthy gums
- Freshens breath
- Recommended for 6+ year olds*
- A fresh mint taste
- Sugar-free
*If your dentist recommends a toothpaste with a different level of fluoride, follow their directions.
Toothbrushes for children 6 years and over
As children get bigger, so do their mouths and hands. That’s why we’ve created a range of toothbrushes to suit all age groups. The Aquafresh Big Teeth toothbrush is the largest in the range and is a child-size version of an Aquafresh adult toothbrush. It has some very useful features:
- Gum-friendly soft bristles
- Different length bristles to reach in between teeth
- A flexible neck that bends to absorb pressure, helping reduce the risk of damage to gums
Is there fluoride in my water?
Teeth love fluoride. And as the mineral that strengthens tooth enamel to protect them from decay, you can see why.
Fluoride occurs naturally in many foods and some drinking water, though the amount of fluoride varies from place to place.
Some of the drinking water in the UK has fluoride added to it, which is believed to reduce tooth decay, and your water supplier will be able to let you know if there’s extra fluoride in your water.
Even if you live in an area with fluoridated water though, you should still use a fluoride toothpaste to protect your child’s milk teeth. However too much fluoride can lead to fluorosis, which can cause flecked or discoloured teeth. To avoid this, children under seven should brush with a pea-sized amount of a fluoride toothpaste, and you should supervise their brushing to minimise swallowing.
How do we get the stripes into Aquafresh?
Getting the stripes into Aquafresh toothpaste is quite a complex process, this step-by-step guide let’s you discover the secret.
Mouthwash
By the time your child is six, they’ll be old enough to use a mouthwash to help keep their mouth clean and healthy.
Aquafresh Big Teeth Mouthwash is great for kids, and has plenty of advantages:
- Cleans, freshens and protects
- Antibacterial to fight plaque and kill germs
- Contains fluoride to strengthen teeth
- A mild mint flavour suitable for children
- Sugar-free and alcohol-free