at what age should you start flossing your child's teeth? at what age should they be able to do it themselves?

Answer 1

Start flossing by about 2. At about 4, you still need to floss for them, but then let them start practicing on their front teeth. They should be able to do it themselves by 7 or so.

Answer 2

Once they get teeth they should be flossed they are capable of doing it themselves once they can demonstrate for you how to do it properly usually 7-8yrs old.