I have a 9 month child that has teeth and need to know when should I begin to brush them.
2007-10-05 04:01:58 · 23 answers · asked by Michael V 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You should have been cleaning the gums since birth and brushing (I used a small soft brush that fits on you finger with both of my kids) as soon as the first tooth appeared. I used orajel baby tooth paste it's gentle and safe to swallow.
I upgraded to a reegular toothbrush for both when they were about 15 months and allowed both to try to brush their own teeth for one cleaning (out of 3) normally after lunch or snack.
2007-10-05 04:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.G's wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to begin a good habit. So you can definitely start teaching your 9 month old to brush his teeth. However, make sure NOT to use regular adult toothpaste, or any toothpaste that contains fluoride. That is very dangerous for any child under 6 years of age (as the label on the toothpaste should tell you). They have special toothpaste for infants and toddlers that you can buy. Here is a good one from Orajel that I've had success with: http://www.orajel.com/products/toddler/training_toothpaste.htm
2007-10-05 11:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as your child starts on baby food (not formula), even if they don't have any visible teeth yet, they need to start brushing. Even brushing the gums helps ward off bacteria and gum rot. (Gerber has a brand of infant tooth paste and a brush that fits on the end of your finger, so you can get the gums really good) It's always a good idea to start brushing teeth when they start to come in, though. And it's good to start the habit.
2007-10-05 11:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by still waiting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been brushing my babies teeth since the first one popped through. just a little brush and baby toothpaste (just a tad) she has been going to the dentist since she was 6 months she is 4 now and her teeth are gorgeous. people always comment about her teeth. But again she doesn't drink soda, high sugar drinks or candy---a lot of people don't know this but bananas will rot kids teeth if not brushing right after.
2007-10-05 11:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by sdmr41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner the better and the easier it is when they start getting the mind of there own going on. I have a 2 year old boy and hes getting into the i wanna do ti myself moods.....Weve been brushing his teeth since he first got the first one and has already been to 2 dentist appt for them...I found it easier when making brushing his teeth fun for him and me....First I help him do it so i can get them good and clean then i let him do it his self....but i watch him carefully. He loves it and he is proud that he can do it himself....We are shooting to get it done twice a day but we always do it every night after bath time.....The key is to make it fun and make a SET time to to it...bc they get used to the scedule everynight and it makes things go smoother.
2007-10-05 11:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We started with both of our children as early as they had teeth. It gets them into the habit of brushing and keeps them from getting bad breath. Our 18 month old loves to brush with an electric brush.
You should start taking kids to the dentist around 3 years old, mainly so they get used to it and so they get fluoride as early as possible.
2007-10-05 11:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by jonmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your child chew on a toothbrush.
My children all teethed on toothbrushes. I didn't have to really brush their teeth, because they had already done the work for me.
2007-10-05 11:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kim K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan to start around 3 months... even if she doesnt have teeth yet, get a soft bristle brush for babies and go through the motions just to get in the habit. Go to a site like www.whattoexpect.com or www.ivillage.com to see what is recommended.
2007-10-05 11:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by julez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as teeth arrive, you should brush them. You can just use a facecloth on your finger for now, and give them a rub down...there are also baby toothbrushes and baby toothpaste out there...
You should not use fluoride toothpaste until the child is old enough to learn how to rinse and spit, as fluoride toothpaste is not to be swallowed. :)
Get ready for some biting!! :)
2007-10-05 11:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start brushing as soon as your child has teeth, but don't use toothpaste--just water is fine. Once a day should be adequate. My pediatric dentists says at night is more important than in the morning.
Your baby should go to a pediatric dentist around his or her first birthday.
2007-10-05 11:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by eponine1028 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋