Clean the baby's gums with a clean, damp cloth. Ask your dentist whether to rub a little toothpaste on your gums. As soon as the first tooth came in, it began brushing its teeth with a small soft-tooth toothbrush and pea-sized fluoride toothpaste. Because of the lower saliva flow and higher susceptibility to tooth decay and plaque, it is most important to help young children brush their teeth at night. At about age 5, your child can learn to brush their teeth with the appropriate parental instructions. The best way to teach your child how to brush your teeth is to lead by example. Allow your child to see the importance of brushing your teeth to teach good oral hygiene.
