THE BEST ORAL-B ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FOR KIDS

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Dr Robert Lee

Dr Robert Lee is a dentist with more than thirty years of experience in the industry.

Graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Business Administration, Robert’s career has taken him all over the world – from Australia to Germany to his current position in Chicago, where he is the founder of Denticus Inc., offering strategic dental consulting.

Robert has previously worked for Procter & Gamble as the Director of Professional Scientific Relations in both the Cincinnati and Sydney offices, being responsible for external relations and scientific exchange with leading professional associations and industry thought leaders. He was also responsible for all technical and scientific training for the professional teams in North America and Australia.

Robert has been assisting the team at Oral-B by fact-checking and reviewing our blogs on dental health. You can find a list of the blogs Robert has approved below:

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• Receding Gums: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
• What are Dental Caries? Treatments, Signs, and Symptoms
• Dental Scaling and Root Planing Explained
• Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
• Types of Gum Disease: Stages, Factors & Related Conditions
• Cavity Treatments: What are Ways to Treat Cavities?
• Tooth Plaque and Dental Tartar
• What is Periodontitis? Treatments, Signs, and Symptoms
• Tooth Decay and Cavities: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
• Bad Breath (Halitosis): Causes, Remedies, and Treatments

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• SHOULD KIDS USE AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
• WHEN SHOULD A CHILD START USING AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
• Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush for Kids
• HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FOR YOUR KID
• WHAT IS THE BEST ORAL-B ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FOR YOUR KID?
• MAKE BRUSHING TEETH FUN FOR CHILDREN
• Good Oral Care Never Stops

Getting children to brush their teeth can be difficult, often full of tears, tantrums, or flat-out refusal. However, there are many ways you can make it a fun adventure and start them out with good oral hygiene at a young age. A great example can be adding an electric toothbrush to their daily routine. The best electric toothbrush for kids is simple, fun to use, more effective at cleaning away plaque, and can go a long way in establishing good brushing habits that last a lifetime.

SHOULD KIDS USE AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

We strongly recommend kids ages 3 and older use an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes for kids are known to remove more plaque than a manual toothbrush and some even tend to have exciting features like 2-minute timers and handle stickers to make brushing more fun.

When Should a Child Start Using an Electric Toothbrush

Add a kids’ electric toothbrush to your child’s daily routine as soon as they turn 3. Before that, a manual toothbrush like the Oral-B Manual Toothbrush Baby 0-2 Years featuring Winnie the Pooh should be used.

Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush for Kids

Electric toothbrushes have many benefits including preventing bad breath, gum diseases and removing more plaque bacteria than a manual toothbrush*.

Additional benefits of brushing kids’ teeth with an electric toothbrush include:

Ease of Use
Simply put, an electric toothbrush does most of the work for you. Whether it’s the movement of the brush head or a built-in timer for correct brushing time, an electric toothbrush makes brushing easier.

Plaque Removal
Electric toothbrushes for kids remove 75% more plaque than a manual toothbrush. They can also make it easier to reach tricky spots like the back teeth. By removing more plaque bacteria from your child’s teeth, you can help keep their developing smiles in good condition and help prevent cavities and tooth decay.

Child’s Enthusiasm
Your child may be particularly excited about using an electric toothbrush, either because of its novelty or because they’ve seen you using one. This can make it easier to get them into a routine of brushing twice a day.

Specialized Bristles
Growing smiles often have tender gums, look for a soft-bristled toothbrush just for kids. Oral-B Kids’ Electric Toothbrushes feature unique cushioning, ExtraSoft bristles for a gentle, yet effective clean.

How to Select the Right Electric Toothbrush for Your Kid

In addition to  electric toothbrushes like the revolutionary Oral-B iO Series for adults, Oral-B makes a whole line of  kids' electric toothbrushes with special features designed for children of 3+ years old.

While they have similar brush movements and timers to their adult counterparts, Oral-B Kids’ electric toothbrushes are available in bright colors featuring their favorite ©Disney characters to make brushing more fun. They also include some of the following great features to help kids love brushing and get excited about their oral health:

1. Ergonomic handles with cushioned non-slip grips to fit easily into little hands.
2. Small brush heads specially designed to perfectly fit into little mouths.
3. ExtraSoft bristles specially designed with dental professionals for kids’ delicate, little mouths.
4. ©Disney, Star Wars™, LucasFilm Ltd.™, ©MARVEL, ©Disney/Pixar characters they already know and love, to make brushing more fun. 
5. Fun elements like customizable stickers to maximize kids’ involvement in the brushing process.
6. The Disney Magic Timer App helps kids of all ages brush 2X longer. While brushing, your kids will unlock new characters and stickers as a fun reward.

WHAT IS THE BEST ORAL-B ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FOR YOUR KID?

Each of the Oral-B kids' toothbrushes (as of 3+ years old) are geared toward children of specific age groups with a wide range of character companions, from ©Disney characters like Mickey their favorite Disney Princess, to Star Wars™ characters or Spider-Man. Every stage in a child’s oral health development is important, and that’s why Oral-B’s range can inspire fun and healthy brushing habits. You can find choices ranging from manual toothbrushes for toddlers all the way up to older kids’ electric toothbrushes.

Still not sure which brush is best for your child’s developing teeth? Find the right Oral-B Kids toothbrush below:

• Oral-B for babies. Before you buy your child’s first electric toothbrush they can use on their own, you’ll need to brush your baby’s teeth for them. Start with a ©Disney Baby Manual Toothbrush, specially designed with extra-soft bristles for small, sensitive mouths aged four months to two years.

• Oral-B manual toothbrushes are made for toddlers aged 2 to 4. At this age, you’ll want to closely supervise them while brushing and, in some cases, you may have to do it for them while they learn the proper techniques.

• For children 3+, you can begin a superior oral care regimen for your child with an electric toothbrush. You can help your kids learn the ropes of brushing with a kids’ electric toothbrush. Although you will still want to monitor their endeavors, you should be confident that you have started your child on a lifetime of healthy oral care habits.

• Kids aged 8-12 should be brushing regularly and completely on their own. As they continue to grow, why not step up their oral care routine? The Oral-B Advanced Cavity Bundle delivers the protection and reliable clean you expect from Oral-B while also helping to strengthen your child’s tooth enamel.

• For teens 13+, especially if they’re straightening their smile, our best electric toothbrush for braces effectively cleans around brackets and wires to remove plaque and prevent gum disease. For the perfect clean in just 1 touch, the Oral-B iO2 is also a great go-to for teens! It removes 100% more plaque bacteria than a regular manual toothbrush to help prevent cavities and gum disease. Plus, it comes with Super Sensitive mode for a gentler clean on their gums.

  As your child ages, their electric toothbrush should adapt to their growing oral care needs to deliver a perfect clean. From a more personalized clean to real-time coaching that helps them improve their brushing habits, the Oral-B iO Series is sure to deliver.

Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Children

Oral-B electric toothbrushes for kids have several exciting designs to choose from, featuring your kids’ favorite characters from Disney and Marvel. Children have more fun brushing with their favorite cartoon buddies, and Oral-B brushes have many to choose from including Disney’s Frozen and Marvel’s Spider-Man.

Child-friendly electric toothbrushes help your children, and you, care for their teeth from toddler and beyond.

Ultimately, if your child is having fun brushing their teeth, they are more likely to make it a part of their everyday routine

To make brushing fun and easy, the free Disney Magic Timer App by Oral-B will encourage your children to brush for longer by engaging them with fun graphics and virtual stickers featuring their favorite Disney characters.

In fact, kids brush 2X longer when using the Disney Magic Timer app. It's available for free in the iOS App Store and Google Play.

Good Oral Care Never Stops

As kids continue to grow, they’ll always need the right toothbrushes for the best oral care. Oral-B Electric Toothbrushes help them make the transition from childhood to adulthood with a wide variety of options that keep pace with their changing needs.

From ExtraSoft bristle technology specially designed just for delicate little mouths, to their favorite characters and interactive app experiences, Oral-B has the toothbrush that is right for your growing child—only from Oral-B, the #1 brand used by dentists worldwide*.

From Oral-B, the #1 toothbrush brand used by dentists worldwide.

*Based on surveys of a representative worldwide sample of dentists carried out for P&G regularly.

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