{"id":436,"date":"2022-12-09T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2023-01-19T17:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T17:31:14","slug":"when-should-you-buy-your-child-an-electric-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/09\/when-should-you-buy-your-child-an-electric-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Switch Your Child to an Electric Toothbrush? \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For a while now, your little one has been using a manual toothbrush to learn how to properly brush their teeth. You\u2019ve noticed they\u2019re doing a great job at reaching all areas of their mouth, and their pediatric dentist even expresses their praise during each appointment. Now that they\u2019re a bit older, you may be wondering, \u201cWhen should I buy my child an electric toothbrush<\/a>?\u201d Although there is no set timeframe, your child\u2019s dentist is here to share ways you can tell it is time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Ideal Age for Electric Toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, many dentists advocate for children to start using electric toothbrushes between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. At this point, most children are brushing their teeth on their own with an adult supervising the morning and nighttime routine. The reason is that these brushes tend to make it easier for patients of all ages to achieve a more effective clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bristles and vibrations can work to reach areas that are more difficult for manual toothbrushes, so this is especially helpful for little ones who are still perfecting their oral hygiene routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the Right Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know when it\u2019s the right time to purchase an electric toothbrush for your child, a pediatric dentist shares helpful tips that will ensure that your little one has the right one for their growing and developing smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n