Brushing a child's teeth

Brush your child's teeth twice a day using a small, soft brush with a dab of fluoride toothpaste about the size of a green pea. Brush your child's teeth from behind.

• Kneel down behind your child and have him or her stand between your knees, facing away from you.
• With one hand, gently press your child's head against your chest.
• With the other hand, brush his or her teeth. You may also push away the upper and lower lips to make it easier to get to the teeth.
• Pay special attention to where the teeth meet the gums.