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My baby is 13 months old I was using finger brushing for her .my doctor told to start paste now.i gave doubt tat wat if she swallow the paste is it fine?she is not spitting it .so is it fine to start paste for her
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There are fluoride free baby toothpastes available which she can use
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Fluoride based normal toothpastes can be used after she turns three
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