When Should I Use Toothpaste With My Kids


As your baby grows and matures you may not think of teeth brushing as a natural process that has specific milestones, however there are.  You will want to brush your baby’s gums with a small washcloth until their first tooth erupts.
 
At that point it is time to find an appropriate sized and shaped brush to use. It is not necessary to use toothpaste, and in fact you should not use paste until they are at an age where they are able to spit. 

Once your child has the ability to spit toothpaste out, find a brand and flavor that works for you and your child. Using a small amount of toothpaste is best – think pearl sized. You do not want too much on the toothbrush or their teeth as it will make it more difficult for them to get all of it out of their mouth and they run the risk of swallowing more of it. It is not good for your child to ingest fluoride, but flouride in your child’s toothpast can help strengthen your child’s teeth by helping to protect them from acid that attacks the enamel. When you are first working with your child to develop healthy habits it can help if you find a toothpaste flavor they like.  

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and seeing the dentist on a regular basis are all part of the best routine for your child’s mouth.

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  1. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I think that this is a great question that all young parents ask. There are many questions when you have a child. A pediatric dentist can help with ones like these. Thanks for sharing this information! http://www.nocavitybug.com/treatment.html

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    1. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 4:31 PM

      Hello Amber,
      There are a ton of questions that parents have especially when you are a new parent. I'm glad that you have found this information helpful.

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I actually wasn't aware of most of this. It's good to know that toothpaste shouldn't be used until the child is old enough to spit. I can see how using toothpaste earlier than that could end up causing problems, since ingesting it isn't a good thing. I'll definitely have to keep all this in mind for when I have a child.
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    1. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM

      Hello Andre,
      I'm glad that this information was helpful to you. Have a great day.

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