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Sir/madam my son is 2yrs old. He was born on 16 th may 2023. Which tooth paste is better for him with flouride or without flouride? He don't know how to spit after brushing. Thank you
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With Flouride is better
Use a smear (rice grain-sized) amount of fluoride toothpaste-helps prevent cavities.
Typically around 1000 ppm (parts per million) is recommended for young children.
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Brush twice daily (especially before bed).
Use a soft-bristled toddler toothbrush.
Let them hold the brush (supervised), but you do the actual brushing.
Encourage spitting, but don’t worry if they swallow a bit of paste—just keep the amount very small.
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avoid bottle feeding, candies and sugary foods especially before bedtime
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✅ Best Toothpaste for Your 2-Year-Old (Born May 16, 2023):
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✅ Good Fluoride Toothpaste Brands in India (for toddlers):
• Colgate Kids (0–2 yrs) – contains appropriate fluoride levels
• Pepsodent Kids
• Mamaearth Kids (fluoride version) – check label to confirm fluoride presence
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You can use baby toothpaste - perfora/Chickoo company toothpaste. Or you can use any toothpaste without fluoride.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Fluoride tooth paste of any company u can use
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fluoride toothpaste is better.
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Flouride toothpaste
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
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4 yrs exp
Delhi
Flouride toothpaste in a rice sized amount
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Small amount of fluoride tooth paste is advised .
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Flouride toothpaste, pea size would be sufficient
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Fluoride toothpaste the size of rice grain
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Dr. Khatri Mohhmed Azaruddin
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
✅ A: Use fluoride toothpaste — but in the correct amount.
At 2 years of age, fluoride is recommended because it:
• Prevents cavities
• Strengthens tooth enamel
• Is safe in small amounts, even if accidentally swallowed
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✅ Final Advice:
Use a fluoride toothpaste in a rice-sized amount even if he can’t spit yet — it is safe, more protective, and recommended by dental associations worldwide. Start brushing twice daily, especially after the last feed at night.
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