Can a 2-Year-Old Start Brushing Their Teeth?

Question

Can a 2-year-old and 2-month-old child start brushing their teeth? If so, how many times a day is best?

Answer

Children over the age of two can start learning to brush their teeth. Parents can purchase children’s toothbrushes and mouthwash cups for them. When parents brush their teeth, they can let their children learn to imitate the process. Parents need to be very patient in teaching children the correct brushing technique. At the same time, they should cultivate their child’s interest in brushing. After about a year of practice from the age of two to three, the child will basically learn how to brush their teeth. By the time the child turns three, they can brush their teeth independently.