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When Can A Child Use Regular Toothpaste?
Question: We are currently using training toothpaste for my 4 year old which she occasionally swallows. CAn you tell us when should we change to normal toothpaste?
Brief Answer:
Use toothpaste meant for kids till 7 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
The principle reason for using kids toothpaste instead of adult ones is to avoid high fluorine which may affect dentition if swallowed.
Since the adult teeth are formed by 6-7 years of age and also children do understand the proper way of brushing, we advice to start with adult toothpaste thereafter.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Use toothpaste meant for kids till 7 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
The principle reason for using kids toothpaste instead of adult ones is to avoid high fluorine which may affect dentition if swallowed.
Since the adult teeth are formed by 6-7 years of age and also children do understand the proper way of brushing, we advice to start with adult toothpaste thereafter.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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