Happy Friday to dear readers and followers of my blog, everyone has got busy lifestyle. Without fail daily we got to care for our oral health. I found a way that can encourage my son to brush teeth longer, sharing is caring if you are looking for nice gift for children you can check this out.
Sharing with you the coupon code get RM 20 off “sherryxtotsporter”Instagram @tots_porter. The coupon code valid til 31 July 2020. This is nice toothbrush that my son likes using as it encourage him to brush teeth longer. . The toothbrush Ki is from Korea. It makes brushing teeth fun for kids as well as teaches kids to brush their teeth properly and longer (so they have no cavities). ☺️ .
The toothbrush has a built in timer of 3 minutes to let the kids know
how long they should brush their teeth. It has an LED lights, so it
makes brushing the teeth so much fun for the kids. It will stop
automatically once the timer hit 3 minutes. The toothbrush head is replaceable, it is easy to change. .
The
Ki Flash in the set, there is a booklet for your kid to stick their
tooth stickers. You can reward your kid with one sticker when he
successfully brushed the teeth for 3 whole minutes 😊.
Don't just read here, if you have interest to know more of the product or purchase for loved ones. Sharing with you the coupon code get RM 20 off “sherryxtotsporter”www.tots-porter.com.
Edited: 24 November 2020
If you are wondering how long the toothbrush batter will last?
There's no need to change the battery as it can last up to 11 months according to the manufacturer with usage of twice a day.
Sensitive teeth and gum health are
two common dental problems that can now be relieved in one solution –with
Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum toothpaste.
Bryan Wong, General Manager, GSK Consumer Healthcare Sdn Bhd at the
launch of Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum giving his welcome address.
The all-new Sensodyne Sensitivity
& Gum toothpaste has been clinically proven to relieve sensitivity and
improve gum health1.
Its dual action formula works to actively build a layer over sensitive areas of
your teeth, so as to protect teeth against sensitivity, whilst targeting and
removing plaque bacteria that can cause swollen gums, bad breath
and other gum problems.
Teeth sensitivity and gum problems
are prevalent dental conditions amongst Malaysians
Globally over 50% of teeth sensitivity
sufferers also report signs of gum problems2 and a research study conducted in 2010 indicated that 9 out
of 10 Malaysian adults suffer from gum problems3.
Dentists have also recognized a
close link between these two symptoms i.e. teeth sensitivity and gum problems.
Receding gums is one of the main causes of tooth sensitivity, and the most
common cause of receding gums is gum problem. When dentine inside teeth is
exposed, revealing tiny holes inside it, it can affect the nerve inside the
tooth leading to sensitivity.
Dr Shazril Shaharuddin sharing his learnings after taking the ‘Stain, Chill, Brush Dental Test’.
Reports show that almost half (44%)
of people with teeth sensitivity opt to change their tooth-brushing habits so
that they are able to avoid the affected areas4
of their teeth and gums.
This can lead to a sticky film of
bacteria called plaque. Plaque that is not removed by twice-daily
brushing can build up on the teeth and cause gum swollen, bad breath, and uncomfortable
when brushing or flossing.
Dentists agree that both these symptoms
need attention and their patients would benefit from taking control of the two
problems as soon as possible.“Teeth sensitivity and gum problems are
prevalent in the country;yet ,such issues go under -detected and under-treated.
The growing number of sufferers we see are also not proactively managing either
symptoms. These two issues are inter-related
and would be required to be simultaneously addressed.”,Dr Cheah Chia Wei,
Lecturer, Department Of Restorative Dentistry Of Dental Faculty, University
Malaya.
Bryan Wong, General Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Sdn Bhd, said, “We’re
launching Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum to address these two issues
simultaneously and to provide relief to patients so that they can continue to
do more of the things they love without discomfort. Oral health remains our
priority and as the No.1 tooth sensitivity toothpaste provider* in the country,
we are proud to unveil this latest dual action product that will benefit our nation’s
oral health concerns”.
(L-R) Naem Ramli, Gary Yap, Dr Shazril Shaharuddin (Say), Dr Chong Zhen Feng, Bryan Wong, Dr Cheah Chia Wei,
Tiffany Choo, Hanif Zaki, Anzalna Nasir, Jane Chuck and Siti Saleha.
In conjunction with the launch of
Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum, Sensodyne will host a
roadshow with Guardian Pharmacy at the
Blue Concourse, LG2, @ Sunway Pyramid Mall where consumers can enrich themselves
with teeth sensitivity and gum health knowledge as well as try the “Stains,
Chill, Brush Dental Test” from 12 to 16 September, 10 a.m to 10 p.m.
Sensodyne is also partnering with Malaysia
Dental Association to provide Free Dental Check Up in 815 dental clinics
nationwide to encourage consumers to visit dentists
regularly for healthier teeth and
gums as well as promote good oral care techniques.
List of participating outlets can be
found at www.sensodyne.com.my
Social media influencers supporting the cause of healthy teeth and gums
together with Sensodyne Malaysia: (L-R) Anzalna Nasir and husband Hanif
Zaki, Dr Shazril Shaharuddin, Siti Saleha, Jane Chuck, Gary Yap and
Naem Ramli.
Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum retails
in local pharmacies and supermarkets across Malaysia, with a recommended
selling price of RM16.90 per box and toothbrush at RM10.90.
If you don't have plan on this weekend, you can plan your visit to the roadshow at Sunway Pyramid.
Last Sunday I have attended the event of Jordan Oral Care Malaysia at Old Wing One Utama, you can visit my vlog by click on the link to view.
The
Finding Jordan Picasso annual art contest by Jordan Oral Care Malaysia
has ended on a high, with thirty talented children from all over
Malaysia
winning attractive prizes worth RM 30,000. The two categories included
Category A of children between the ages of six and nine, and Category B
of children between the ages of ten and twelve.
Sandee
Chai, Regional Marketing Manager for Jordan Asia Pacific said, “The
Finding Jordan Picasso contest has been running for three years in row.
With this year’s theme being ‘My Favourite Food,’ we endeavour to
remind children to brush their teeth thirty minutes after each meal.”
In
order to participate in the contest, children between the ages of six
to twelve were tasked to create art pieces depicting their favourite
meals
using non-digital mediums, with some going as creative as using
recycled materials to build a delicious looking art piece. Sandee said,
“A part of Jordan’s philosophy is sustainable living as we are 100 per
cent Eco at Heart. Using recycled materials in the
children’s art pieces definitely deserves a thumbs up from us!”
Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Erlend Sannes Hadland, who was also present at the event
said, “Encouraging
and nurturing creativity is important in a child’s development. Art is a
form of self-expression, and a form of communication.” He continued,
“I am happy that Jordan has been encouraging creativity in children
through their Finding Jordan Picasso contest. This year’s food-related
theme which comes with a reminder to brush your teeth thirty minutes
after a meal further enforces Jordan’s commitment
to both dental hygiene and fostering the love of art in children.”
Top prize winners of the Finding Jordan Picasso contest with the
Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Erlend Sannes
Hardland, and the General Manager of Jordan Asia Pacific, Bjorn
Kruizenga.
8-year
old Ivy Sam was happy to have won the Grand Prize in Category A. Her
mother,
Win Chong said, “My children have joined in many competitions and this
is the first time any one of them have won. We, as a family, as truly
excited and very happy for Ivy. In fact, all my children are even more
excited to join in more competitions now and
I will always provide them with my support.” Ivy’s art piece was a bowl
of spaghetti.
12-year old Chong Poh Yi, the grand prize winner in Category B said, “I am very happy and excited for my prizes and
this gives me encouragement to join in more competitions!” Her art piece was a sushi set.
Children of Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah with Erlend
Sannes Hardland, Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy,
and Bjorn Kruizenga, General Manager of Jordan Asia Pacific.
The day did not only put smiles on the faces of the winners of the Finding Jordan Picasso contest, but also on the faces of 15
underprivileged children from Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah.
Jordan Oral Care Malaysia had treated the children to a healthy and
hearty meal, on top of teaching them about the importance of oral
hygiene and distributing a full set of
oral care items to each child during the event.
The winners of the Finding Jordan Picasso contest were: Category A (Children ages six to nine) Grand Prize Ivy Sam San Yi (8) First Prize Muhammad Amnan Mohd Farid (9) Second Prize Setor Zi Cheng (7) Consolation
Prize Aisyah Nur Zahrah (7) Chow Jane Xuan (9) Elijah Devin Francis (7) Goh Huei Han (7) Hadz Aaron Bin Modh Haniff (8) Jayden Lim Hanjay
(9) Lee Jia En (8) Nursafiyyah Binti Muhamad Syariffuddin (9) Sabreena
Maryam Bt Anuar (7) Teesha A/P Nantha Kumar (7) Al-Arfan Bin Al Aza
Asham (8) Ho Ee Sheng (9) Category B (Children ages ten to twelve) Grand Prize Chong Poh Yi (12) First Prize Ho Xing Bei (11) Second Prize Iffah Raihannah Binti Iskandar Fairuz (9) Consolation
Prize Chin Hay Ly (10) Clarence Foong Jun Heng (12) Janessa Cheah Zi Yi
(11) Liew Wei Teng (12) Muhammad Roslan Bin Che Rose (12) Phua Jun
Chuan (11) Qaysara Zulfaa Ezzehra (10) Setor Ying Er (10) Tan Chee Yan
(11) Wafir Wajdie Bin Burhanuddin (10) Chew Yu Qi (11) Irdina Saffiyah
Bt Azizul Azham (12) About Jordan Jordan is the Scandinavian leader in the oral
brushing market. As part of the Orkla Company, the brand includes
toothbrushes for children and adults, toothpaste, and interdental
products, such as dental floss, flosser, dental sticks and interdental
brushes. Jordan is a brand since 1837, making it a 182-year-old trusted
brand. About Orkla Orkla is the leading branded
consumer goods company from Norway. It is a conglomerate operating in
the Nordic region, Eastern Europe, Asia and the USA. A brand which
started in 1654, with 365 years in history. Orkla’s
Branded Consumer Goods business comprises the Orkla Foods, Orkla
Confectionery & Snacks, Orkla Care and Orkla Food Ingredients
business areas. Orkla also has operations organised under the Orkla
Investments business area, consisting of the investments in Jotun (42.5%
interest), in addition to Hydro Power, real estate and financial
assets. Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
and its head office is in Oslo. As of 31 December 2017, Orkla had 18,178
employees. The Group’s turnover in 2017 totalled NOL 39.56 billion.
Please visit http://www.orkla.com for the latest news and in-depth
information about Orkla and its brands.
Busy parenting this week as Sean's UPSR soon and he has got school's tuition to attend. His brother however gets the time at home to read of this Taking Care Of Myself: Brush Your Grizzly Bear Grin. Its suitable for aged 3 - 8 years old, CANTATA Learning.
This book has got a music CD included that children get to sing along. It's important to teach children the important of oral care. This book is by DAVID I.A.MASON, Illustrated by DAN WIDDOWSON.
It has the guided learning activities like how long you should brush your teeth. How many times a day should you brush?
It can be a fun learning session together with little ones. Teaching them about new words too like cavities - holes in teeth caused by tooth decay. chompers - another word for "teeth" delight - a great feeling of happiness healthy - fit and well, not sick plaque - a coating on teeth that has tiny living things in it squeeze- to press something firmly together swish- to move water around in your closed mouth
My little one is not good with English language, good to have this book to learn about English language at the same time.
Busy parenting lifestyle, I didn't forget about our oral care hygiene. Back in 2015 I did blog about Jordan, you can read about it by click on the link.
Sharing is caring, now you seeing this is Jordan's Champion Chompers. Inside has got children toothbrushes and toothpastes also kid's flossers, read on to find out.
Not just adults flosser and now kids also has their own kids flosser.
from left Step 1 toothbrush, Step 2 toothbrush and Kids toothpaste 0-5
Step 1 toothbrushes
Good dental care routines start from the
very first tooth. The actual time at which the first tooth arrives can
vary widely between individual children, but the parents needs to start
brushing the child´s teeth as soon as the first teeth appears.
Jordan
Step 1 toothbrush is tailor-made to make the first brushing experience a
good one. Designed with extra soft bristles, a soft rubber biting ring
for babies’ gums and a handle that fits both large and small hands,
Step 1 toothbrush helps making the first step in establishing healthy
and happy dental care routines for a baby.
The short neck of the
toothbrush prevents the toothbrush being inserted too far into the
child´s mouth. At this age a toothbrush should be used under parental
supervision, and the grip on the handle of the toothbrush Step 1
toothbrush years is also suited for an adult.
Step 1 toothbrush comes in strong stimulating colours
Step 2 toothbrushes
At this age the child does not necessarily
understand the importance of brushing their teeth, and it can be a
challenge to explain and to motivate the child.
Step 3-5 years is
specially designed to clean milk teeth and with its round head and soft
bristles it is easy to move the toothbrush around the teeth.
* Round head with soft bristles designed to clean milk teeth, plus a toothpaste indicator.
*
Option of sand timer, decorative holder with suction cup to hang up on a
mirror, or travel cap for overnight stays and travel.
* Comfortable grip for both children and parents.
Babies are ultra-sensitive when it comes to their senses; light, sound and taste – particularly bitterness! As we grow out of babyhood into childhood and young adulthood, our senses lose the sharp edge they started off with long-term
exposure of SLS might irritate the mouth and result in unpleasant
wounds and dry mucous membranes, toothpaste without SLS is better for
your child
Kids toothpaste 0-5
Mild taste of Strwberry
Fun designs for girls and boys
Attract and motivate kids
Effective toothpaste
Fluoride 500 ppm (0-6 years)
Stronger teeth
Gentle toothpaste
SLS/Sulphate free
Scandinavian Quality
Children have twice as many taste buds as adults. Jordan’s new series
of toothpaste have a mild, fruity taste that kids love. The gentle and
effective toothpaste is specially formulated to protect children’s teeth
against cavities.
From left Junior Toothpaste 6 - 12yrs old, Step 3 toothbrushes
Many types of toothpaste are highly abrasive and actually strip away
enamel which never grows back. Permanent
teeth need more fluoride than milk teeth, but the older kids still
prefer a mild tasting toothpaste. Jordan’s junior toothpaste has a mild
fruity mint flavour the child recognizes from children’s’ toothpaste,
but is specially formulated to protect the first permanent teeth.
Benefits Jordan kids and junior toothpaste:
* Mild fruity flavour preferred by kids.
* Fun and recognisable design elements from the Step by Step collection.
* Gentle & effective toothpaste.
* Recommended fluoride level.
* Gentle to enamel
Junior Toothpaste 6 - 12years old
Mild taste of Grape
A slightly more «fresh» taste than Jordan Kids
Cool designs for girls and boys
Attract and motivate kids
Cool design, attractive also for 12 years
Effective toothpaste
Fluoride 1000 ppm (6-12 years)
Gentle toothpaste
SLS/Sulphate free
Scandinavian Quality
Step 3 toothbrushes
Children of this age understand why they
have to brush their teeth, and may already have been to the dentist. The
challenge at this age is that the child has both milk and permanent
teeth, and the resulting uneven positioning of the teeth makes the
bristles even more important.
Step 6-9 years is designed to meet
the challenging oral needs at this age. The integrated “solo brush”
reaches molars and hard-to-reach spaces between the teeth and gums - no
teeth or surfaces need to be forgotten.
* Round soft bristles
with integrated “solo brush” for optimal cleaning of a mix of primary
and permanent teeth, plus a toothpaste indicator.
* Charms plus suction cup to hang up, or a travel cap.
* Round grip for optimal rotation and reach, comfortable for both children and parents.
from left Step 3 toothbrush, Kids Flosser
Kids Flosser
Establishing a routine at an early stage is important – those who start early will continue to floss when they get older. At
the age of six, the six year old molars come, and the teeth get close
to each other. Dentist recommend that kids should start flossing from
5-6 years old.
Benefits of kids’ flosser:
* Easy to reach in-between all teeth – even the ones in the back.
* Small handle makes it easy to use for kids.
* Fruity flavour preferred by kids.
* Fun and recognisable design elements from the Step by Step collection.
my 7 years old using the Step 3 and Junior toothpaste
variety choice of Jordan toothbrushes adult and children
Interdental Easy Clean Flosser
Interdental Easy Clean Flosser
Easy Clean – Disposal Flossers on long handle
* “Y”- shaped angle floss.
* Easy to clean between teeth.
* Easy to reach all areas of the mouth, especially the back molars.
* Easy to insert floss into tight spaces – press down on top of harp.
* Coated with fluoride for cavity protection.
* Comfortable handle.
* The longer handle gives you more control and makes it easy to reach all areas of the mouth.
* Some consumers find it more comfortable and easier to control than the shorter handle version.
* Ergonomically designed to give you a control-
led grip and easily reach all areas of your mouth.
* Fits into bathroom cup alongside your toothbrush.
* Disposable/refill heads.
* Environmentally friendly (less waste/less plastic usage).
* Rinse after use if you want to use multiple times.
* Keep heads handy and hygienic in re-sealable pouch.
* Available in refill.
Nano Compact adult toothbrush
Nano Compact adult toothbrush
The fact is, most of us don’t
clean all parts of our teeth because most toothbrushes can’t reach the
deeper recesses of the mouth. Jordan Nano Compact is specifically
designed with a small 1.7cm head to allow for a more thorough cleaning
of your teeth. With 0.01mm soft bristles and a slim handle, Jordan Nano
Compact can keep ALL your teeth clean, anytime.
Jordan Clean Smile adult toothbrush
Jordan Clean Smile combines good quality with good design.
It
won the Red Dot award for design excellence in 2016, and is designed by
the renowned Scandinavian Designer Andreas Engesvik. True to
Scandinavian design principles, it combines purposeful functionality
with clean, simple design.
* Medium head size.
* Comfortable ergonomic handle with intuitive thumb grip.
* Quality bristles made of Nylon 6, 12 which cleans well and have excellent water resistance.
* Simple, clean and functional design by Andreas Engelsvik.
Available in soft and medium bristles, and in a palette of modern colour combinations.
Never to late to know of important of oral care hygiene. I like Jordan as they have variety choice of adult toothbrushes to choose from.
Being mommy of two boys and busy lifestyle in the city, it's important of embracing a healthy lifestyle, from practising choice eating habits, getting the right exercise and resting both our mind and body. We also need to adopt a regular oral care regime, today sharing with you the Jordan's new range of oral care products. The Oral Care Regime, which revolves around brushing the teeth and gums and also flossing in between the teeth to remove and prevent plaque build-up.
In year 2015, I have blogged about the Jordan's healthy teeth initiative, you can click on the link to read. This year Jordan's celebrates its 180th anniversary. Jordan is from Norway, they are the Award Winning expert in oral care since 1837.
This is Step 1, suitable for 0-2 years old toddler.
My little one is growing up and he has used the Step 2. Now as he's growing up, he's needs to use the Step 3 as this range is suitable for his age. He's 6 yrs old and this range comes with bonus travel cap. This has the double density bristles 'V' cut is effective in cleaning milk teeth and permanent teeth.
Step 3 which is suitable for kids 6 yrs old to 9 yrs old
My son Sean a kid blogger has shared his experience on using the Step 4 Hello Smile toothbrush and the floss. You can read about it by click on the link.
Sean's using the Step 4 toothbrush
Step 4 children toothbrush which is suitable for children aged 9 years old above, it has a good grip and the toothbrush has the bi-level bristles. This has a tongue cleaner at the back of the toothbrush that Sean can used to clean his tongue.
Adult toothbrushes comes in four range as above
The Classic Double Action toothbrush exist in the market for 43 years, yet still best selling in Asia Pacific. It has quality bristles Herox 610 with perfect end round and durability. This toothbrush has the spoon shape and slim handle for easy reach and maneuverer inside mouth.
Brushing teeth is important and don't forget that we need to floss teeth too. Good to have the Easy Clean Flosser and Expand Floss to floss our teeth. The Jordan Easy Clean Flosser is very easy to use, this is good to use
especially at the back of molar teeth. It's comfortable to use and I can
change the refill of it after using it.
The Expand Floss it has mint flavour and my son likes to use it. I taught him on how to use the floss and he now knows important of floss his teeth. He's 11 years old this year. It is coated with wax and it is gentle on his gums. For children below of 6 years old, do supervise them when using the floss or interdental brushes.
Sean using the Floss Whitening mint flavour.
With wide range of Jordan oral care products to choose from, we now can choose the suitable floss and toothbrushes for ourselves and loved ones. Practice regular Oral Care Regime together by brushing the teeth and gums and also flossing in between the teeth to remove and prevent plaque build-up.
Brushing teeth has become such a part of our routine that we don't really give much though. Much less to the toothbrushes we use!
Have you ever wondered what people used to brush their teeth in the past? How did toothbrushes comes about and when did it all began? Sharing with you some info on toothbrushes through the ages
This may comes as a surprise to many but the first recorded form of oral hygiene was the chew-stick discovered in 3500BC in Babylonia and in China around the 1600BC. Chew-sticks were made from aromatic tree twigs with frayed ends. Back then users brushed the frayed ends against their teeth to freshen their breath. The other end functional as a toothpick.
The use of chew-sticks was also found in Indian and Arabic cultures. According to records discovered, Ayurvedic Indian medicine used twigs from a banyan tree while ancient Arabic communities created chew sticks manufactured from the roots and twigs of the Arak tree. This became known as Miswak and were valued for their antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
The first natural bristle toothbrush to resemble the modern-day toothbrush was crafted in 1498 in China. Its bristles were made from hair from hair taken from pigs attached to a bone or bamboo handle. The crude contraption provided sophisticated enough to be adopted by the European market. When it was brought from China to Europe, the design was altered. Softer horsehair or even feathers were used instead.
During the 1900s, celluloid handles gradually replaced the bone handles; natural bristles were also replaced by nylon. The first electric toothbrush was created in 1939.
Today, both manual and electric toothbrushes come in many shapes, sizes and colours and we are spoilt for choice. While some deem the quality of bristles as the deciding factor for their purchase, others are taken by designs and colours.
Where do designers get their inspiration and what are their guiding principles when it comes to designing toothbrushes?
Scandinavia's oldest toothbrush brand, Jordan of Norway, holds the honour of being the only dental oral care brand to receive the prestigious RedDot Award for design. What inspires them?
Each year, they produce four thematic designs, according to the four seasons of the year. They draw their inspiration from the myriad of colours and crispness of the Norwegian landscape; the fresh and clean Nordic and Arctic nature are truly inspiring for them.
Favourite time of the year is autumn when you find beautiful motifs in the flora preparing for winter, and early spring when small buds and leaves prepare for the new life!
The Norwegian love the outdoor life. Therefore, their designs, they try to capture and essence of the outdoor and bring nature indoor via the designs for the toothbrushes. Also, when it comes to design, a bit of humour is never wrong.
According to Merete Nes, R&D Manager from Lilleborg AS Norway's Design and Packing division, over and over pretty motifs and bright colours, other factors have to be taken into consideration as well when it comes to toothbrush designs - texture of the bristles, sizes of the heads and shapes of the handles.
Lilleborg AS is the parent company of Jordan.
Jordan, Norway's oldest oral hygiene brand, is kicking off its Scandinavian Technology Campaign with the introduction of the Jordan Target Sensitive toothbrush.
The latest addition to Jordan's extensive range of dental care, Jordan's new Target Sensitive Toothbrush is designed to give your teeth a superior clean feeling.
Target Sensitive has 80% more bristles*; giving that superior clean and excellent massaging power to the gums. Its ultra-soft and gentle slim 0.01mm bristles provide extra cleaning power to those that need a deep and effective brush. The unique "instrument-like" ergonomic precision handle design provides exceptional access to the entire mouth, even the hard-to-reach places that a regular toothbrush cannot reach.
above photo credit to Facebook Jordan
In line with the brand's Scandinavian Technology initiative, Target Sensitive toothbrushes come in stylish purple and prestige black. Each handle is engraved with a beautiful Scandinavian pattern. There are four design to choose for your brushing pleasure.
*80% more bristle than one of the leading toothbrush brands in the tapered bristles segment.
Oral-Hygiene - teaching them young
Being mommy of two boys I know the important of teaching young children on oral hygiene. It is estimated that 90% of the world's population will suffer from oral diseases of one form or another in their lifetime. Many of them can be avoided if sufficient focus is given to oral hygiene.
Oral health is an important aspect of general health in infants and children. It impacts the quality of life and health outcomes of these young ones when they grow to adulthood.
Do you know that in Malaysia, statistics have shown that 70% of 12 year old children suffer from dental decay? In a nation survey carried out in 2005, it was revealed that among five year old children, 8 out of 10 suffer from dental caries. The same study also showed that, on average, every five year old child has 6 out of 20 milk teeth affected by caries.
Dental caries is a childhood disease that is caused by a combination of infection and diet. Children are susceptible to various dental diseases which, if left untreated, may impair their qualify of life.
Children can start to lose their milk teeth at about six. These milk teeth act as placeholders for permanent tooth and, as such, must be taken care of a to protect it from prematurely falling out. If a milk tooth is lost too early, an adjacent tooth may move into the space, causing cooked and overcrowded permanent teeth and other substantial future problems.
My son is 4 years old, he's using the Step 2.
I am sure all mothers are undoubtedly the primary source of early education in children on good oral health. We can begin by teaching them how to properly care for their tooth by brushing and flossing.
Brushing is possible as soon as the child has a tooth. Brushing should be done two times a day, after meals and with a pea size of fluoride toothpaste on a child-sized toothbrush with soft bristles.
Flossing should be performed once a day. These acts are the foundations for strong and healthy teeth.
My eldest son is 9 years old, so he's using Step 3.
Children may be encouraged to brush teeth if they are given toothbrushes with neon colours, cartoon characters and squishy handles. Specially - designed children's toothbrushes help a child to feel that brushing is fun.
Jordan, a Norwegian dental hygiene brand, has in place its Step-by-Step children's toothbrushes series for babies and children to entice the young ones to form a good oral hygiene habits from an early age.
The design of the toothbrushes differ according to the age groups taking into consideration the teeth and gum development of the child.
Step 1, which caters to toddlers between 0-2 years, has a small head with soft bristles with strong stimulating colours to capture the child's attention. Recognising that small children can have irritated gums, the handle of the toothbrush doubles up as a teething ring.
Step 2, is specially designed to clean milk teeth in children age between 3 - 5 years. At this age children do not necessarily understand the importance of brushing their teeth, and it can be a challenge to explain and to motivate the child.
Step 3, is to meet the challenging oral needs of 6 - 9 years old children. The challenge at this age is that, with both milk and permanent teeth, the positioning of the teeth may be uneven. The quality and placement of the bristles and head become even more important.
The integrated 'solo brush' reaches molars and hard-to-reach spaces between the teeth and gums ensuring that no teeth or surfaces need to be forgotten.
Jordan is an award winning oral care brand since 1927. Having rewarded the prestigious global RedDot award, Jordan is one of the oldest oral and dental hygiene brands in the world. It designs and produces toothbrushes for the whole family, giving them clean, healthy and beautiful teeth.
So, the next time you pick up a toothbrush bear in mind that it is much more than a handle with a bristles at the end. A whole lot of thought has gone into its making. The correct and continuous use of this little device is what help you keep your set of teeth sparkling and intact for a long time to come.
For more information on Jordan you can visit http://www.jordan.no/en
