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abmom
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 Sat, Mar 03 2012, 7:35 pm
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My 16 month old DS's teeth are a little yellow on top near the gums. Do I have to start brushing them already? Isn't he too young?
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jelly belly
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 7:37 pm
You should start when they have teeth  . Definitely get started now. Use toothpaste without flouride until they are old enough not to swallow.
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frumamn
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 7:54 pm
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Many pediatric dentists will tell you to "brush" a baby's gums every so often even before they have teeth. rushing is for healthy gums as much as healthy teeth. But definitely start daily brushing when your baby has actual teeth
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seeker
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 8:01 pm
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Definitely not too young! You can start even before they have teeth just to develop the habit, but certainly as soon as the teeth appear is not too soon.
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imamiri
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 8:02 pm
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We were wiping DD's gums with a soft cloth until she got her first tooth. Then we started brushing. Now with all the teeth in at 2, we brush twice a day. She's pretty compliant which makes it easy.
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boysrus
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 8:09 pm
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you really need to start brushing wiht a toddlers toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in. its a bit of a battle sometimes, I find! good luck
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ElTam
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 8:23 pm
I brush their gums with a soft baby toothbrush even before they have teeth. No toothpaste until they get to be over two though.
The earlier you start, I find, the easier it is, because they are just used to it.
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buzz
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Sat, Mar 03 2012, 10:45 pm
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As soon as they have 2 or more teeth with a soft toothbrush from age 1 I get the kids toothpaste.
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shevi82
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Sun, Mar 04 2012, 12:25 am
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As soon as they start eating food, my kids- usually 10 months. I only use toothpaste once they are a year old.
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abmom
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Sun, Mar 04 2012, 8:36 pm
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Thanks everyone! My mother only starts brushing her kids teeth by 3 so I thought it's weird that his teeth are yellow. I'll go buy a toothbrush after purim iy"h. Thanks again.
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