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Our guidelines - brushing children's teeth
Children should brush their teeth twice a day with a small, soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
Brush in the morning and at night, just before bedtime. The fluoride in the toothpaste will stay on your child’s teeth during the night and help make them stronger.
![child brushing teeth](https://www.dental.sa.gov.au/assets/images/Infographics/Child-brushing-Web.png)
Use a “dot” of toothpaste, the size of a pea, on the toothbrush.
![Toothbrush and paste](https://www.dental.sa.gov.au/assets/images/Infographics/Toothbrush-and-paste-Web.png)
From 6 years of age, you can swap children’s low fluoride toothpaste for any adult fluoride toothpaste.
![Low fluoride toothpaste infographic](https://www.dental.sa.gov.au/assets/images/Infographics/Low-fluoride-toothpaste-Web.png)
You should help your child to brush their teeth until they are 8 years old.
![Parent helping with brushing infographic](https://www.dental.sa.gov.au/assets/images/Infographics/Parent-helping-with-brushing.png)
After brushing "spit, don’t rinse"
Don’t let children share their toothbrushes.
Further guides
Brushing your teeth - our key tips for children