A child's electric toothbrush can really help create good brushing habits. It's a toothbrush that's simple to use but also fun for the child. The electric toothbrushes for children recommended by the Union Française pour la Santé Bucco-Dentaire (UFBD) have particularly effective results in terms of dental health. Buying an electric toothbrush is not an easy thing to do because you have to choose a toothbrush that performs well and takes good care of your child's fragile teeth and gums.
Here is a guide that will help you understand how to choose a good electric toothbrush for children.
What is an electric toothbrush for kids ?
The electric toothbrush for children is practical to ensure a good oral hygiene to your little one. Indeed, its brushing technology combined with some of its features allows your child to get rid of dental plaque and tartar that cause tooth decay.
The choice of the electric toothbrush according to the age
It is important to know that you can only start brushing your child's teeth with an electric toothbrush from the age of 4. Before that age, his teeth are too fragile. It is therefore more advisable to use a manual toothbrush.
The toothbrush for children before 10 years
The toothbrush for children before the age of 10 years must be small because it must be able to slip from everywhere. It should have tight and extra soft bristles to avoid hurting their sensitive gums. It should also be colorful, fun, glow-in-the-dark and fancy so that they can experience brushing as a learning experience. This accessory will allow him to no longer see brushing his teeth as a chore.
Toothbrushes from 10 years old
From the age of 10, your child can switch to an electric toothbrush for "adults". However, it should be small and still rather soft. If your child wears braces, it's a good idea to choose a sonic toothbrush from the orthodontic brushes. The inclination of their bristles allows for effective cleaning of the teeth and the braces. Don't hesitate to use interdental brushes to complete the cleaning.
The characteristics that must have the electric toothbrush child
It is important to choose a model adapted for children that will make brushing their teeth as pleasant as possible. For that, it is important to take into account a certain number of characteristics which will make it possible to brush the teeth very gently. If you choose a good toothbrush, he will be able to maintain a good oral hygiene.
- Ergonomics: It is important to choose a model of toothbrush with a comfortable handle that allows a good grip and does not slip. For this, the handle must be made of rubber.
- Safety: It must allow your child to brush his teeth without danger, to protect his gums and to avoid that he hurts himself
- Stiffness: The toothbrush should have softer bristles that are suitable for children's gums and their more sensitive tooth enamel
- The brush head: the brush head of a child's electric toothbrush must be basic to avoid discomfort when cleaning, or damage to the oral mucosa
- The power mode: You can choose between a battery-powered or rechargeable electric toothbrush for children. The rechargeable toothbrush is more convenient because it recharges every 3 months
- Options: The timer allows you to control the duration of the cleaning process. Ideally, you can adjust the intensity of the toothbrush and the degree of pressure on the enamel.
The different models of electric toothbrushes for children
1) Electric toothbrush Happy brush Starter
It is sold at the price of 59.95 euros on the site of Boulanger. It is an electric toothbrush that allows you to customize your brushing with a choice of three modes and three intensities of brushing. It performs about 40,000 movements per minute. Its brushing by vibration as well as the sweeping movement from top to bottom are particularly soft for the gums. It has about 3 weeks of autonomy.
2) The Y-Brush toothbrush
It is sold for 89.99 euros on the official website Y-Brush. It is the ideal toothbrush for children who have trouble motivating themselves to brush their teeth. It is an ultra-flexible Y-brush without latex or silicone that fits all children's jaws. It allows them to brush their teeth and gums in only 10 seconds. It allows brushing all sides of the teeth simultaneously.
3) The Oral-B Smart Junior electric toothbrush
It is sold at the price of 90,97 euros on the site CDiscount. It is an electric toothbrush that is suitable for children aged 6 and over. It removes up to 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush, which allows you to brush your teeth well. Its 360° visual pressure sensor protects your gums by warning you when you brush too hard.
4) The Skko electric toothbrush
It is sold for 108.90 euros on the Amazon website. It comes with one brush head and two spares that are powered by USB charging. The soft bristles have tips that easily reach the back teeth. It has a silicone brush head and a Nylon handle. The 2-minute timer with a pause every 30 seconds helps you reach all areas of your mouth.
You can opt for the Y-Brush kids toothbrush because it comes with a whale applicator and animal stickers to make your child's tooth brushing routine much easier and more fun.
We hope this guide has helped you understand how the electric toothbrush is really more effective than the manual toothbrush for brushing your teeth. We also hope that you will understand that it is recommended up to a certain age. We hope that you will take into account all the features that it should have before taking one of these toothbrushes.
