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Hello , My son is 15 months old, please advise what is the appropriate age to brush babies teeth or should we wait until all teeths are up?
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hello sir.. You can start brushing the teeth once the child teeth starts erupting..you should use non fluoridated tooth paste for the children below 3 years old.....as there is more chance for swallowing of fluoridated tooth paste...use only pea sized amount of tooth paste and do use small head bristles.
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Hello Sir. There’s no rule but certainly you should start keeping teeth clean once the teeth erupt . The important part is to not use a fluoride toothpaste in kids below the age of 2 years as they can swallow the toothpaste and ingestion of fluoride is a health hazard. Use a small toothbrush with only pea sized toothpaste. It’s advisable to start using regular toothpaste ( fluoride containing) after 2 years of age.
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To maintain proper oral hygiene rubbing of the gums with pea sized toothpaste can be done in this age but start using a kids/ pedodontic soft toothbrush after the age of 1.5 years with kids toothpaste..Cleaning of the oral cavity is must.
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Hello mam, you can start using a small size soft brush around the age of 1.5-2 yrs. Use small pea size paste on brush for your child. You may also use kids paste.
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When the first tooth erupt in oral cavity u should start brushing
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