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Some toothbrushes are designed for people with sensitive teeth and gums. The bristles are often softer than standard toothbrushes. They also have smaller heads, so are easier to manipulate in the mouth.  Toothbrushes with softer bristles are sometimes better tolerated by children who do not like the sensation of tooth brushing. To find these, you can search for ‘soft toothbrush’ online.

Electric toothbrushes require you to hold the toothbrush still and brush your child’s teeth one at a time. If your child likes the movement of back and forth then a manual toothbrush may be preferred.​​​​​​​​​

Your child might prefer a firmer toothbrush. Medium toothbrushes are ideal. To find these, you can search for ‘medium toothbrush’ online. We would advise to avoid using a firm toothbrush if your child likes to brush aggressively, as this may result in injury to the gums.​​

An electric toothbrush may be too overwhelming if your child is sensitive to sound. Some children prefer manual toothbrushes because it is quieter.

Using the same types of toothbrushes for everyone can help simplify the routine and prevent the need to buy different toothbrush types. You could also save money by buying multipacks for the whole family.