Brushing baby teeth

km79

When should we start brushing 15 months teeth ? Has a lot up . And what toothpaste?

Pugins

You can start now (actually think advice now is to brush from babies even if just brushing gums). Anyway start now. No toothpaste till 2 years old.

km79

Pugins wrote: »

You can start now (actually think advice now is to brush from babies even if just brushing gums). Anyway start now. No toothpaste till 2 years old.

So is the idea to brush out any lodged food ?

Lola92

The idea is the same as brushing an adults teeth - removing plaque etc. With babies and toddlers you are also trying to teach them the practice of good dental hygiene. I have been brushing my daughters teeth & gums twice a day since her first tooth came up at 5 months old.

No toothpaste necessary until 2 years old as stated above, just a damp toothbrush that will fit easily in their mouth. We have colgate stage one.

xzanti

Just use tap water as it contains fluoride

MaudL

Also, if your toddler won't let you use a toothbrush, you can use a wet washcloth to rub the teeth until he/she gets used to it

km79

MaudL wrote: »

Also, if your toddler won't let you use a toothbrush, you can use a wet washcloth to rub the teeth until he/she gets used to it

Started this morning and he enjoyed it. Even gave it a go himself

cbyrd

There's also a little silicone brush that fits on your finger for very small ones... i find them great

ericsinjun

cbyrd wrote: »

There's also a little silicone brush that fits on your finger for very small ones... i find them great

Where can you get this gadget

cbyrd

Chemist's usually have them.. they're a clear silicone piece that fit over your finger with silicone bristles very soft and easy to use.. i got them in Hickey's;)

ericsinjun

Thanks. We've been brushing our daughters teeth since she got them but she's a divil for biting on the brush. Might give this a go.