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Points for cavity prevention tooth brushing
Last update date April 12, 2022
Picture of toothpaste
Japanese version
The Japanese version of the video is "Tell me! You can see from Mebae-chan children's teeth support room (outside site).
English version
Children's toothpaste-When the first teeth appear ~ Brushing Children's Teeth ~ When the first teeth appear ~
URL: https://youtu.be/zOO-FX3vXw8 (external site)
Brushing Children's Teeth ~ Finishing brushing for 1 to 2 years olds ~ Brushing Children's Teeth ~ "finishing brushing" for 1 to 2 years olds ~
URL: https://youtu.be/RqM7AeBkPTs (external site)
Children's toothpaste ~ When the back teeth grow ~ Brushing Children's Teeth ~ When the back teeth come in ~
URL: https://youtu.be/-xWxIJ1fCgQ (external site)
Chinese version
Children's toothpaste-When teeth grow-Child ivory printing method-after milking ...
URL: https://youtu.be/a_cxfluTgpQ (external site)
Children's toothpaste-finishing brush for 1 to 2 years old-Child printing method-1-2-target printing-
URL: https://youtu.be/Cbx2075fvFM (external site)
Children's toothpaste-If back teeth grow ~ Child ivory printing method-after tusks ~
URL: https://youtu.be/q6mfw_00GD8 (external site)
Preparation period for tooth brushing
Before teeth grow
Before teeth grow
Let's touch your face and mouth with your hands.
You will get used to the touch of touch. Sleeping on your mother's lap as well as playing.
When my teeth begin to grow
When my teeth begin to grow
Let your child have a toothbrush made of nylon to give your child a touch of your hair.
When my teeth begin to grow
Start of finishing brushing
When four trees grow up and down
When four trees grow up and down
Create a fun atmosphere.
"It's fun to brush my teeth," "I feel good."
Upper lip small belt
Beware of the upper lip (like a string that connects the back of the upper lip and the gums).
If the tip of the toothbrush hits when brushing teeth, it may cause dislike tooth brushing.
The number of teeth has also increased. I'm going to eat three times.
Don't you eat some sweets?
Let's finish it once a day before you get sleepy.
If you like to have a toothbrush yourself, let's have it.
It's dangerous, so be sure to look at it.
Let's take a closer look at the color of the teeth (see the color of teeth).
Finish polishing posture
The posture where the mouth is clearly visible and the finish is easy to brush.
Let's try various ways to find out which posture you can see.
Sleeping brush
Sit down on a chair
Hug
Stand out
Around 1 year and 6 months
The back teeth are also growing. Is it time when I don't want to brush my teeth?
Correspondence of toothpaste.
Correspondence of toothpaste.
Started gargle practice
Around 2 years old
Start practicing self-finishing
It's still a time when I don't like finishing brushing.
As you understand the language progresses, children who have hated brushing up until now will be able to polish them little by little.
Start practicing self-finishing
Face each other with the same eye height as your mother
Let's practice the big sideways.
Teeth about 2 years old
It's time for the deepest teeth begin to grow.
How to apply a toothbrush (bad example)
How to apply a toothbrush
Bad example
On the way to grow, it is short, so if you put your toothbrush in front of you, your hair will not reach.
How to apply a toothbrush (good example)
Good example
As shown in the photo on the right, you can brush it from the side.
Around 2 years and 6 months
Did you gargle too well?
Can I get water out of your mouth? Is it possible to move your cheeks with air?)
Did you become able to move your toothbrush well horizontally even when you brush yourself?
Let's say words and look together from your mother.
The number of children who can do it without dislike finishing brushing is increasing.
3 years old
Do you have milk teeth?
⇒I did it~
A total of 20 bottles!
Up
Down
Why don't you hate your mother's finishing because you can see it yourself?
Still, I can't do it myself.
Let's talk well about the need for finishing brushing.
Use of threads and dental floss
Use it if there is no gap between the back teeth and the front teeth.
Let's have a family dentist.
Let's start a regular medical checkup.
Check cavity and tooth alignment.
5 to 6 years old
It's almost time for adult teeth to grow. Let's take a look at your mouth.
The first point of brushing a 6-year-old molar is the same as how to apply a toothbrush.
Don't forget to finish brushing even if you have permanent teeth!
Points for brushing
Front teeth (front side)
Front teeth (back side)
Counting of back teeth
How to choose a toothbrush
Finishing
Finishing toothbrush
The hair part is about the size of two front teeth of the child.
The length of the hair leg is also good.
For children (things for self-reliance)
Toothbrush for children
Choose a larger one that is larger than for finishing.
Current State of Hodogaya kid's mouth
In Yokohama City, about 1.9% of children with cavity during medical examinations for children aged 1 year and 6 months.
Medical examinations for 3-year-old children increase to about 14.0%. What is the mouth of Hodogaya kid?
| Percentage of children with cavity at each medical examination | Hodogaya Ward | Yokohama-shi Average |
|---|---|---|
| Medical examination for children aged 1 year and 6 months (Percentage of children with cavity) |
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| 3-year-old medical examination (Percentage of children with cavity) |
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| Fiscal year | Hodogaya Ward | Yokohama-shi Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.9％ | 20.4％ |
| 2006 | 22.1％ | 19.5％ |
| 2007 | 21.1％ | 18.7％ |
| 2008 | 22.6％ | 18.5％ |
| 2009 | 20.2％ | 17.1％ |
| 2010 | 17.8％ | 16.1％ |
| 2011 | 16.2％ | 15.1％ |
| 2012 | 16.4％ | 13.9％ |
| 2013 | 16.3％ | 14.0％ |
Now, when your teeth begin to grow.
Let's do our best to live with your own teeth for a lifetime!
For inquiries to this page
Hodogaya Ward Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
Phone: 045-334-6344
Phone: 045-334-6344
Fax: 045-333-6309
Email address: ho-kenkou@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 857-205-247
