#asktheexpert hello doctor..my baby is now 21 months old. is it necessary for him to brush and clean the tongue...how can i clean the tongue...his is still breastfeeding and tongue has white layer ...how can i remove that..please suggest to clean tongue

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ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist9 months ago

A. hi yes you should start brushing your kids teeth as soon as the first milk teeth erupts. keep checking for the signs of teething and wait for some more time

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