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Brushing for 1 year old
My daughter is one year old. How to introduce brushing? What tooth paste is best for brushing?? Any other oral care has to be done? She has 6 teeth currently.
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Small soft bristled toothbrush should be used which are specifically designed for the babies. Toothpaste initially upto 2 years is not necessary you can use simple water on toothbrush. Brush twice a day morning n before sleep. Gently clean gums too with a wet washcloth.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Brushing should begin as soon as the first tooth erupts (around 6 months).
If no teeth have erupted, cleaning gums with a soft, damp cloth is recommended.
How to Start and What to Use?
0–1 Year: Use a clean, damp cloth or a silicone finger brush.
After the First Tooth: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a smear (rice grain-sized) amount of fluoride toothpaste.
1–3 Years: Increase to a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Brush twice daily, especially before bedtime.
Supervise brushing until the child can spit out toothpaste properly (around 3 years).
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
U can use sensodyne baby tooth brush
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