I hated brushing my teeth when I was a kid, and as far as I know, the sentiment was shared by most of my friends. It felt stupid to push a piece of plastic with tickling bristles in your mouth first thing in the morning. And the toothpaste was even worse. It tasted like it had been developed by someone who had lost all his taste buds and thus did not care if the product tasted like something out of trash can.

Today’s kids however, do not have to go through this experience. As in many other fields, innovations in the field of oral health care have led to the development of products more conducive to and better attuned to children’s needs.

Children’s toothpaste

The market today is replete with toothpastes that have been developed keeping kids in mind. The dental needs of kids and adults are very different and it is not right for both to use the same toothpaste. The amount of various nutrients needed by both differ and thus, children specific products are very important.

Oral Health Solutions based in Elsternwick is one company that has made it a habit to manufacture children centric dental care products. They have, in their stables, the Jack N’ Jill range of toothpastes that are sugar/colour free with fruit flavours that make tooth brushing fun. Jack N' Jill Toothpastes are specially formulated to prevent dental fluorosis (caused in children by ingesting excessive amounts of fluoride). The fluoride content is the ADA recommended level for children's toothpaste. Also the mint content in these toothpastes is zero as many people are averse to it and most products in the market today contain the ingredient.

Apart from the medicinal properties, the most attractive feature of these toothpastes (at least for the kids) is the range of fruity flavours that it is available in. The Jack N' Jill Toothpastes are available in the following lip smacking flavours –

• Apple-a-day
• Pineapple
• Blackcurrant
• Raspberry
• Banana

So, if you are looking for a suitable toothpaste for your kids or are fed up of the minty flavoured stuff and would like to have a change yourself, go for the range of Jack N' Jill Toothpastes. They are fruity and they are fun!