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Tooth paste for 3 yr old
My son is 3 yr old and he doesn't spit still. Currently I am using non flouride toothpaste for him. Do i need to switch to flouride toothpaste for him? Which one I can use, please suggest.
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Hie.. u have to use non fluoridated tooth paste for him..
U can use cheerio tooth paste..
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Use non fluoride toothpaste untill he learns to spit. Just use pea size toothpaste for brushing. Once permanent teeth starts to erupt then you can switch to fluoride one.
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You should regularly be in touch with pediatric dentist
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Hello mam
Please be calm
You are right avoid flouridated paste till 4-5 years or before eruption of permanent teeth
In case you notice any eruption please update me
Thanks
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Use non fluoride till he is around 6years.
At the age of 6, he will get permanent teeth.
Whenever you see them coming, you can change the toothpaste to fluoride.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
You can use a fluoride toothpaste for him, the new guidelines recommend 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste even for children. But I would first advise you to teach him how to spit before switching to a fluoride toothpaste. Once he's able to spit after brushing, you can start with a fluoride toothpaste.
And use only pea size amount of toothpaste for brushing.
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visit a pediatric dentist for further information
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