Choosing a Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Toothpastes for 0-3 year-olds
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 of toothpaste for your child. As we know, a good toothbrushing routine is important and child friendly tasting toothpastes should help encourage your child to brush.
Because Aquafresh Milk Teeth toothpaste has the lowest fluoride content in the range, it can be used for 0-3 year olds*.
Aquafresh Milk Teeth Toothpaste
- A low 500ppm (parts per million) fluoride
- Calcium
- Gentle protection for baby teeth and gums
- A gentle mint taste
- Sugar-free
*Your dentist may recommend a higher-fluoride toothpaste such as Aquafresh Little Teeth (1000ppm) for 0-3 year olds if they have cavities and need extra protection against tooth decay.
Toothbrushes for 0-3 year-olds
Small children have quite delicate teeth and gums, so their brush should have soft bristles. And because their hands are mouths are still quite small, they’ll need a toothbrush to match.
Designed especially for 0-3 year olds, the Aquafresh Milk Teeth toothbrush is the smallest in the range and gentle on young gums.
Aquafresh Milk Teeth toothbrush
- Blue indicator bristles to guide you on how much toothpaste to apply
- Rubber cushioning on the back of the brush-head to help protect tender gums
- 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 the enamel on teeth to protect them from decay, you can see why.
Fluoride occurs naturally in many foods and in 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, 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 aged six years and under should use only a pea-sized amount of a fluoride toothpaste, and should be supervised as they brush to minimise swallowing.