When to start brushing teeth?

my daughters first tooth has just started to come through. when should i start brushing her teeth? do i have to wait for them all to come through or is it just when the first one becomes more visable? thanks

When to start brushing teeth?
i was told by my midwife to start brushing them as soon as they come throw you can get a very soft tooth brush and baby tooth paste from mothercare you only need a tiny amount as she might start to swallow it so just avery very tiny amount if she is like my daughter she loved it she cryed when i took the brush out .if your still not show asked your midwife .


good luck
Reply:u can start brushing just now if u like that what i am doing with my son to encourage his teeth to come thro


there is tooth paste for 0-3yrs old from auqa fresh just need 2 look out for it in any shops as well as a baby tooth brush
Reply:You can start brushing her teeth as early as you want, as not just the teeth need to be brushed, but also the gums.


Check the baby aisle at your local discount store, there should be special toothbrushes and toothpaste just for babies.
Reply:Parents should start brushing their children's teeth as soon as they appear in their mouth. It is also a good idea to use a clean finger or damp cloth to wipe a child's gums before teeth even appear. Flossing should be started after two teeth have erupted next to each other to prevent cavities between these teeth. Flossing is especially important for the molars as they are generally closer to each other than the front teeth. Oral hygiene becomes more important for children who drink a lot of juices and eat more sweet items.





Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a very small pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Milk and juice during the day are fine if you are brushing your son's teeth 2-3 times per day. Do not send your son to bed with a bottle of anything other than water.





As long as teeth are present, tooth decay is a concern. Sometimes brushing and flossing a child's teeth can be a battle of wills. Deciduous (baby) teeth play a very important role in child development and they should be given proper attention and care.
Reply:hiya


i started brushing my childrens teeth from when they started coming through. i'vw always used a toothpaste called Milkteeth its available in most supermarkets. i'm now pregnant with baby number 6 and i'll do exactly the same with this one.


good luck
Reply:It is never too early. You can buy specially soft brushes for baby teeth. Bless her, got her first tooth. Hope she didn't suffer too much.





My middle son is 46 and still has all his teeth intake, never had a filling. The other two have excellent teeth too. Except they had to wear braces for slightly protruding. But they both have strong teeth.
Reply:as soon as they appear then wash them with a special baby toothbrush. Mint toothpaste can be quite harsh and in my experience babies hate the sharp taste so try a child friendly strawberry or orange flavour and brush away
Reply:nah start now. its a good habbit to get into and wean her on to and not spring it on her later.
Reply:you should start as soon as possible... there are baby tooth paste that are safe for babies to swallow... just read the lables at the store and you'll find the right one... and dont foget to brush your babys gums too... its nice to get them use to it early... my daughter just turned two and has been brushing her own teeth for awhile now and her teeth are healthy and sparkling... :)
Reply:Mine hasnt any teeth as yet (6 months), but I've already bought a box of Bennets dental wipes (flavoured). You can wipe her little tooth/teeth with it as well as the gums and inside the cheeks.





Maybe you should wait a bit before the brushing scene for all teeth to come through, or maybe just before she's 1, so she can learn to brush her teeth all on her own.





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Reply:As soon as they get them you should start brushing them, just to get them used to it if nothing else. Start when the first one comes through, you don't have to wait for them all to break through.


You can buy the finger toothbrushes, or the step 1 for babies, they're very soft and won't irritate their gums even when they're teething. You can also start off by using toothpaste on your finger if you want to.


Buy the toothpaste especially formulated for babies. It contains less fluoride and is milder tasting for them. I would definitely recommend starting sooner rather than later, as well as better dental care you're teaching good habits.
Reply:Start now!, its a tooth and if you dont start brushing it what do you think could happen. It will decay, if you wait for the rest to appear then imagine the state of the first teeth. It also helps bub get into the habit of brushing. The toothpaste is not necessary at this stage but if you want to you have to use a minute amount of paste and it is the 0 to 5 yrs one.
Reply:you should brush the teeth when they are starting to have teeth.



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