madem my son is having 8 teeth. he is 9 months now, when we can start brushing with toothbrush and paste, presently we r using fingers brush.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist4 years ago

A. you can start now if you are comfortable. you can use any age appropriate flouridated toothpaste to clean the teeth but the amount of paste shd not be more than size of rice grain till the age 3 yrs.

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