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Guardian of a 5 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

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My son is 1 year old and have 6 teeth. What all things need for oral hygiene? He can’t know gargling of course so toothpaste is ok for brushing or not?

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DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 12 months old and if you want to clean his mouth and teeth then you can use fingers brush and baby tongue cleaner as well

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. baby is only one year of age do not use space to the baby for brushing the teeth you can use a finger brush wipe the tongue with a damp cloth masses the gums with the finger

Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hello dear parent, for 1 year old you can just clean his teeth with your fingers after every meal. .After age 15 months or so. you can start using finger brush. they are extremely soft and easily available you can using tooth paste from 2nd year of baby's age. Tooth paste should be floride free

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