Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. When toothpaste is used after age 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more than a pea-sized amount on the brush. Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.

Parents should always supervise toothpaste use and should begin using fluoridated toothpaste beginning around age 2-3 years. A pea-sized amount should be placed on a soft bristle toothbrush sized for the child. Parents should brush their child’s teeth at least once a day and the teeth should be brushed after every time the child eats. The excess toothpaste should be rinsed after brushing and should never be swallowed.

There are a lot of products to choose from, and much of the decision depends on individual preference. A fluoride toothpaste is essential for optimal oral health. Beyond that, your dental hygienist and dentist can alert you to any other features that make one product more suitable than another for you as an individual.

Allowing your child to use a small amount of toothpaste to provide fluoride for the teeth is good. When it's the parent's turn to brush, however, experience has shown us that you can brush more easily and more effectively using a wet brush only. This allows you to see the gum line better and identify any areas that might need more attention (areas that bleed).

Most children under the age five of will swallow some amount of toothpaste. Because of this, we recommend that your child us a non-fluoride toothpaste until age two or three. Once they switch to a fluoride toothpaste, we recommend that the parent place a one half of a pea-sized amount on their brush. » Return to Top

Fluoridated toothpaste should be used twice per day with a minimum amount of water used to rinse the mouth after brushing. excessive swallowing of toothpaste by young children may result in dental fluorosis, children under 6 years of age should be supervised during brushing and only use a small amount (e.g. pea-sized portion) of toothpaste. Children under 3 years of age should have their teeth brushed by an adult using only a smear of toothpaste.

The first consideration in toothpaste selection is to use an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. There are other ingredients that are placed in various brands of toothpaste; following is a guide to some of these toothpaste ingredients and what they do: Tartar-Control Toothpastes: These toothpastes help to prevent the formation of tartar or calculus from forming on the teeth. The active ingredient is usually pyrophosphate.The use of these toothpastes will not remove tartar.

Brushing should be done by the parents or caregiver before they can do it themselves. A wet gauze or washcloth is effective in cleaning the gums and front teeth (incisors) of plaque. Gentle brushing can begin when molars erupt. Flossing can begin when most of the baby teeth are in and are touching each other. Around the age of six or seven, a child can brush their own teeth with careful supervision.

It's probably best not to use a whitening toothpaste until after your braces come off. If you use a whitening toothpaste on a daily basis, the teeth underneath the brackets may not be as white as the rest of your teeth when your braces come off!

Do not use fluoridated toothpaste until age 3. Earlier than that, clean your child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. After age 3, parents should supervise brushing. Use no more than a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and make sure children do not swallow excess toothpaste.

Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age, once the child is able to spit. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's mouth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Non-fluoridated toddler toothpaste may also be used for younger children who cannot spit. When toothpaste is used after the age of 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more a pea-sized amount on the brush.

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