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My baby is 21 months+, can I start using brush and toothpaste for her, though some of her teeth are yet to be out. for now, I use...
Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

Use age appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste to brush your baby's teeth. Please use just a smear of toothpaste for children under 3 years and pea sized amount for children 3 - 6 years.
Which toothpaste can I use to brush my a year baby's mouth? I notice this morning that her mouth is smelling
Take her to see a dentist to exclude oral infections, decay, gum disease etc. If it's still persistent you may need to see a paediatrician as well to exclude other causes
Pls, my 2years old daughter uses the same Toothpaste with us but little quantity is it safe?
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Hello ma'am, it is advisable to get age appropriate tooth paste, there are less expensive ones. You can click the link below to the webinar on dental hygiene for children under 5 years of age.
Where and what type of brush and toothpaste can I buy for my baby of 10months with 4 teeth
You should use toothpaste with just a smear on the toothbrush for infants and pea-size for toddlers. you can use 'milk teeth' toothpaste it readily available the amount of fluoride in it has been constituted specifically for children as fluoride is very important to prevent tooth decay.
Pls which toothpaste can I use for my one year old baby?
Milk teeth
What is the best (preferred) toothpaste for a baby of 17 months?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

It's not the brand of the toothpaste that matters but the amount of fluoride it contains. Certain imports of popular brand toothpastes might contain lower quantities of fluoride than the recommended quantity depending on the country of manufacture.
-Children ages three years and under should use toothpaste with a fluoride level of at least 1,000ppm (parts per million).
-After three years of age, children should use toothpaste with a fluoride level of 1,350-1,500ppm. Most adult toothpaste fall within this range. The level of fluoride in every toothpaste can be found on the toothpaste pack.
The recommendation is based on the optimum values of fluoride that can help prevent tooth decay."
When can I start using toothbrush and toothpaste for my baby ?
When ur baby sprout out its first tooth