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Mom of a 6 yr old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my baby is 21mo ,she is not brushing and not letting me to do her brush and clean her tongue.how bad is it?any alternative? doctor

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ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist4 years ago

A. hello ma'am you will have to convince your kid to let you brush his or her teeth and tongue as there is no alternative for this. . . . . . . . .

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