Tooth brushing frequency and use of fluoride lozenges in children from 1.5 to 5 years of age: a longitudinal study

Abstract

Oral health behaviour established in early life was stable during preschool age. The results indicate that tooth brushing frequency and use of fluoride lozenges were not in accordance with the present recommendations based on the scientific literature. The teeth of Norwegian preschoolers were brushed less frequently than recommended, and more children than recommended were using fluoride lozenges.