Do 11 and 9 year olds use the adult base and bristles? mrb
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I would think that children of that age would do fine with an adult base and brush.
2050365
9 and under - I would say no. They should use children's products. Of course, I am a customer, not a professional. Ask your dentist for better answer.
801078
Thank you for asking this question! I just ordered this for my daughter, who loves to help with drilling and fixing things. They should really change the wording to "kids" instead of "boys."
1396484
Our boys are 9 and 10 and they had not had a skateboard prior to owning one of these. In my opinion, It takes a lot of skill and balance. They were able to do it well after practicing daily for a week or so. We have the deluxe size.
1821662
My old Elite base does not work with this brush. I purchased this brush for my son who already had a brush like this from a two pack and someone took the base and other brush. I found it made more sense to purchase a whole new brush and now have an extra brush.
2066749
My son is 11 and is amazing with it now. I'd say it's appropriate for any child who has adult supervision, and once you feel confident that your son/daughter can handle it properly and practices the proper techniques and safety precaution then he/she is able to use it on their own.
934567
Not ever having had kids, I was unaware that two year olds had teeth. But I do have the toothbrush which I measured for you. The plastic base of the bristles (soft ones) is just a tad short of one inch and the width is just over 1/4 inch. While the handle is 6 inches long, it is narrow. Doubt if this is helpful but Amazon asked for my input.
44856
Not really. Our grandson recently turned 12. He's tallish and on thin side in body makeup. I'd think a 9 yr old could use it just fine.
665089
Yes, because most 5 year olds don't properly brush their teeth and this tooth brush is small enough for their teeth and helps clean what they leave behind.
359645
My daughter is 10 and if works great for her. Pretty close shave, not as close as a real razor, but good enough.
281582
My 7-year-old likes to use it. She's not a fan of our "spicier" doTERRA toothpaste. I'd rather she use this than nothing at all. We don't use fluoride anyway.
1374123
I am no expert just an ordinary user. I would suggest it best if each family member had their own but in theory it would be possible to swap out the brush head and use just one handle in a pinch.
1123342
F.Y.I.: I'm a senior, and love this brush. My dentist recommends them, and at my age I am doing all I can to make sure I leave this world with all my teeth (so far so good!). The labeling says "designed specifically for preteens and teens" is because its fine to use with braces. Lots of kids (including my ten-year-old grand daughter) are getting braces well before they hit their teen years. Some electric brushes can damage braces because their brushing action is too violent. Sonicare works more by vibrating the plaque off than by actual brushing, so is fine for braces. I really think this little appliance is great, but be sure to use it the right way: Don't try to brush hard with it as if its a regular toothbrush; slowly pass it over your teeth (pausing at each area) and give it a chance to work. Its also very good for your gums. I think you'll like it.
317207
I would say most children, ages 4+, should be able to hold the regular size brush easily.
1347737
No. A 9 year old could assist an adult with construction, and operation, but there are no safeguards. Once built, with a motor spinning a tool, this kit has the potential to cause significant injury.
2249238
While this brush head is small, I think I'd wait until the child has more permanent teeth. They need a smaller brush for brushing baby teeth. They also need to develop brushing skills when they are young. I'd wait until a child is about 9ish or once they have molars.
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Yes, I would think so. My five year old is very intrigued by it every time I am using mine, but I don't think she is quite ready for one now. I will definitely get her one in a couple of years. The bristles are not to hard so no worries about the gum line. You know your child best, so you can better assess as to whether or not they are fit for a motorized toothbrush.