Moving Up: Determining When to Upgrade Your Child to an Electric Toothbrush

As a parent, you are encouraged to help and oversee your child’s oral hygiene routine. Whether it’s helping them clean those hard-to-reach areas of the mouth or simply watching to make sure they brush a full two minutes, you will notice that their brushing (and flossing) skills improve over time. When they do, you may wonder if switching them to an electric toothbrush will produce even better results. A pediatric dentist explains when it might be the right time to introduce your child to a new way of brushing.