Infant teeth brushing issue

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My son is 1 year old and he has got 6 teeth i want to start brushing his teeth however unable to understand how to use toothpaste as he will not be able to spit so how should i clean tooth paste from his teeth. Also should use children's toothpaste esp for it?

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Dr. Harshali Vankar

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Pune

Dental care should begin at 1 year of age The amount of toothpaste used should be a size of grain Tooth paste should be low fluoride containing one Toothbrush should be of soft bristles ,oval and cushioned handles You can demonstrate how to brush and spit if still not able to spit than you can just rinse his mouth twice daily

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Dr. Kirandeep Sodhi Pediatrician 30 yrs exp Mohali Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kirandeep Sodhi

Pediatrician 30 yrs exp Mohali

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At this stage you may simply clean the teeth with a damp piece of cotton after meals and after milk . As the child grows older you can teach him how to spit and brushing teeth by doing it yourself .