How to brush children's teeth

by Vanessa Santoro

INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Allow the children to choose their own toothbrush. The children can choose one as a crocodile, rabbit, bear or a superhero shape.
STEP 2: Let the children to choose the better tasting toothpaste. There are many flavors such as strawberry, grape and chewing gum flavor.
STEP 3: Put the children stand on a chair in front of the sink mirror. This way the children can see themselves.
STEP 4: Put a little toothpaste on the toothbrush. After that wash it a little to make the flavor smoother.
STEP 5: Show the children they have to brush their teeth in circles, very gently.
STEP 6: Move the brush up and down, from backwards to the front.
STEP 7: Say the children they have to spit the toothpaste in the sink. They should not swallow the paste.
STEP 8: After that wash their mouth.
STEP 9: Say them to give a big smile in front of the mirror. So, they can see how clean their teeth are.