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  Tooth Brushing for Children
 

If an adult is brushing for a child, have the child lie down with the back of his head on the adult's lap for support. Toothpaste should not be used in children who can not spit. In older children, use small amount of toothpaste about the size of a small pea. Brush each area using short strokes (1/2 of tooth width) 10 times then move to the next area until all surfaces of the teeth are clean.

   

Hold the brush in a thumb grip fashion as shown.

   
  Brush outside surfaces or cheek sides of the teeth.
   
 

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  Brush inside sufaces or tongue sides of the teeth.
   
 

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