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What Is A Good Age And Time To Start Brushing Child's Teeth?
Question: What is a good age and time to start brushing teeth with toothpaste? My daughter is 19 months old and we brush her teeth with finger brush until now. Also suggest what kind of toothbrush and paste should be used?
Brief Answer:
small soft bristle, fluoridated tooth paste.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
I really appreciate your concern regarding the care you are showing towards your kids teeth. The brushing of the milk teeth can be started as soon as they erupt into the oral cavity. When they erupt at around 6-8months, you can just use a moistened gauze to clean the teeth soon after feeding.
Considering your daughters age, If i am your treating doctor, i would suggest you to use a small soft bristle tooth brush. You can use a fluoridated tooth paste. Initially you have to brush your daughters teeth, till she holds the tooth brush you have to supervise her. You have to brush her teeth once in the morning and once in the night before going to bed.
You can consult a oral physician and take an advise regarding brushing technique and for a overall general check up.
I hope I have answered your question. If any queries are there reply me back.
small soft bristle, fluoridated tooth paste.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
I really appreciate your concern regarding the care you are showing towards your kids teeth. The brushing of the milk teeth can be started as soon as they erupt into the oral cavity. When they erupt at around 6-8months, you can just use a moistened gauze to clean the teeth soon after feeding.
Considering your daughters age, If i am your treating doctor, i would suggest you to use a small soft bristle tooth brush. You can use a fluoridated tooth paste. Initially you have to brush your daughters teeth, till she holds the tooth brush you have to supervise her. You have to brush her teeth once in the morning and once in the night before going to bed.
You can consult a oral physician and take an advise regarding brushing technique and for a overall general check up.
I hope I have answered your question. If any queries are there reply me back.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you doctor. Do you know of any specific toothpaste brands that are good for kids? Can Pepsodent etc be used for kids or is thr a separate toothpaste range for them?
Brief Answer:
Tooth paste, Pediatric dental surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
There is no particular tooth paste as such. You can use pepsodent or colgate tooth paste. But the technique is important. So you consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it demonstrated.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
Tooth paste, Pediatric dental surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
There is no particular tooth paste as such. You can use pepsodent or colgate tooth paste. But the technique is important. So you consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it demonstrated.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Practicing since :2007
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