A good oral hygiene routine is essential at all ages
How to get children to brush their teeth?
Proper oral hygiene is not only a key pillar for a healthy smile, but also for maintaining overall health. Poor oral hygiene can cause various diseases and inflammation in the body, which can affect our immediate environment and social relationships. It is worth learning how to take good care of the oral cavity from an early age.
Inadequate oral hygiene can not only cause dental problems, but its consequences can also affect the immune system. At the same time, a healthy immune system is essential for everyday well-being, and the key to maintaining it is prevention, which starts with oral care.
“Proper oral hygiene not only keeps teeth and gums healthy, but also contributes to the good condition of the entire body. Inflammations present in the mouth – such as periodontal disease – can be linked to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and premature birth. A healthy mouth therefore effectively reduces the inflammatory load present in the body,” said Dr. Márk Dergez, the chief specialist of the MindentMent Dental Practice Network.
It is the parents’ duty to create a daily routine, and it is important to make children aware of the importance of oral hygiene.
“This learning process is of course not an easy task. As parents, we are forced to use different practices in order to succeed. But the main goal of the daily challenge is for children to understand why proper oral care is so necessary,” emphasizes Eszter Ferenczi, dental hygienist and owner of Dental Rituals.
“Many parents start brushing their teeth too late or do it with the wrong technique. A common mistake is to allow bottle feeding with sugary drinks at night, which can cause severe tooth decay. (Ecc -early Childhood caries) It is also a problem to leave brushing to the child alone, as parental help is needed until the age of 6-8. The best method is a playful approach: choose a colorful, fairy-tale-themed toothbrush, use a toothpaste with a child-friendly flavor, and introduce brushing as a shared family ritual. A modern device like the Oclean X Ultra20 can be particularly useful, as it gives children real-time audio feedback while brushing and also creates spectacular, educational brushing reports - thus not only helping them learn the correct technique, but also motivating them in a playful way. Praise, positive reinforcement, and the parent setting an example are important. Songs, fairy tales or applications too,” added Dr. Márk Dergez.
You don’t have to be afraid of the dentist!
Every child is different and you need to communicate with children differently at every age. Some people try to tie it to some kind of reward if the child brushes their teeth skillfully, some people consider setting an example to be the most effective way and make the demonstration of proper tooth brushing a shared experience, and some people try to include it in a story and thus explain the importance of tooth brushing.
“I often experience during my work in the dental office that the parent takes the child with them to dental procedures so that they can get used to the environment and not be surprised when they have to sit in the chair. In such cases, the specialists try to playfully show the child what tools they use and that there is no need to be afraid of the procedures. It often happens that after the first baby teeth appear, parents take the child to the dentist for a screening examination. This can be a scary experience for the young child at first, but if the procedure becomes familiar before the first painful problem, the first more serious procedures will be able to go much more smoothly,” emphasized Eszter Ferenczi.
The expert also drew attention to the fact that if parents see discoloration, graying or blackening of baby teeth in their child's mouth, if they do not want to chew or avoid eating, if their gums are red, inflamed, or bleed when brushing, they should see a dentist as soon as possible!
“Warning signs can include bad breath, tooth sensitivity, bleeding gums, or if the child avoids chewing or complains about eating. White or brown spots on baby teeth can also indicate incipient caries. If the child lives with thumb sucking, mouth breathing or teeth grinding, this may also justify a dental examination,” said Dr. Márk Dergez, the leading specialist of the MindentMent Dental Practice Network.
Support is also useful as an adult
It is also common for adults to be afraid of the dentist's chair. According to the expert, these patients mostly experienced dental procedures as a trauma as children, and this has a serious impact on their lives later on.
“Many people do not like to go for screening tests and only take the time to visit the dentist when the problem is serious. In such cases, it happens that the problem can only be solved with major intervention and huge costs, which only aggravates the bad experience,” reported Eszter Ferenczi.
The Oclean sonic toothbrush expert believes that a child can have a bad experience with brushing their teeth even at home if the chosen upbringing method is not appropriate.
“If establishing a brushing routine becomes a necessity for the child or if the gums start bleeding during a hysterical, crying attempt, using an inappropriate brushing method, the sight can scare the child,” added the dental hygienist.
There is a friendly and effective solution
“Electric and sonic toothbrushes can be particularly useful for young children and the elderly, whose fine motor skills are not yet or are no longer optimal. Sonic technology provides gentle yet effective cleaning, helps remove plaque even in hard-to-reach places and helps remove plaque even in hard-to-reach places. Portable oral irrigators like the Oclean W10 Lite can also be ideal for use on the go: their slim design and high-frequency pulsation effectively remove food debris, even during a trip or trip,” said dentist Dr. Márk Dergez.
Quality electric toothbrushes can make it extremely easy for parents to introduce the correct brushing method.
“With the help of these devices, children can experience tooth brushing as a positive experience with vibrating movements, in a playful way. Types such as the Oclean X Pro20 are particularly effective in this: thanks to their customizable animations and playful statistics, children are happy to complete the daily routine independently,” added dental hygienist Eszter Ferenczi. “Innovative products such as Oclean’s sonic toothbrushes help people of all ages to adopt a correct tooth brushing routine, whether they are young children, adults or elderly users.”
Good oral hygiene is not a luxury, but an essential tool for maintaining good health. And sonic toothbrushes make it easier to achieve this every day, regardless of age.
Voice-controlled brushing? Yes, it’s possible
There is no doubt that developing a proper oral care routine is a shared responsibility of the family – but modern technology is now a great help in this. For example, the Oclean X Ultra 20 helps improve brushing technique with real-time voice feedback, while creating spectacular brushing reports that help both parents and children reinforce habits. The X Pro 20 sonic toothbrush makes your daily routine more enjoyable with customizable animations and playful statistics, while the W10 lite portable oral irrigator, with its sleek design and high-frequency pulsation, effectively removes food debris anywhere, anytime - thus preventing future problems. These smart devices are not a substitute for parental example or regular dental check-ups, but they help to make brushing a shared, positive experience rather than a chore.
