Abstract
Oral hygiene belongs to the basic triad of primary preventive measures aimed at reducing the occurrence of dental caries among the paediatric population. The method and duration of tooth brushing depends on the child's age and their manual skill.
In early childhood, oral hygiene is taken care of by parents, later, they assist their children in this activity and check the regularity and efficacy of tooth brushing. To brush their teeth, children use a tooth brush and, optionally, dental floss.
Along with the tooth brush, it is necessary to use an appropriate amount of fluoridated tooth paste with an age-appropriate fluoride concentration. The aim of this paper is to provide clear information on hygienic measures in dental care of the paediatric population.