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Mom of a 3 yr old boy2 years ago

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#asktheexpert mam my baby is 12 month old , how to clean his teeth ? whether I should use brush or cotton cloth?? and how to maintain his oral hygiene?

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ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist2 years ago

A. brush twice saily using a grain size of kids age appropriate tooth paste like colgate kids, cheerio or kidodent. avoid sticky food. first dental visit is mandatory by the childs first birthday

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