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Toothpaste for Children Finding a toothbrush isn't rocket
science. Even so, it's important. The wrong toothbrush can
damage your gums and lead to tooth decay. Lucky for you, finding
the right one is easy. "The best toothbrush for you is one that
you will use," says Kimberly Harms, D.D.S., consumer adviser for
the American Dental Association (ADA). "Using your toothbrush
every day will take away harmful plaque from your teeth. Brush
and floss your teeth at least once a day." Dr. Harms suggests
you buy a toothbrush marked "soft." "This means the bristles are
soft and pliable and can reach in between the teeth without
hurting," she explains. Hard bristles hurt when brushing and
wear away the gums, as well as erode the tooth enamel at the gum
line. Buy a brush that's the right size for your hand so you can
hold it easily, she advises. Brush size is especially important
for small children and