#asktheexpert My daughter has got 5 teeth and I have been using a finger brush for her since quite a while. She's 13 months old now and I wanted to know if I can start with a toothbrush for her and what kind of one should I start with?

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi yes you can start brushing your kid's teeth by using small head soft bristles toothbrush along with rice grain size amount of nonfluoridated flavoured age appropriate kids toothpaste twice daily

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