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8 month baby dental care
Hi doctor, please advise which brand toothpaste would you prescribe to brush my 8 month old baby tooth OR ( is it ok not to use any tooth paste and simply brush the tooth without using any paste ) need guidance.
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Kidodent toothpaste can be used. Use a soft bristles kid’s brush for the teeth and clean gums with a soft clean cloth. After feeding, rinse baby’s mouth properly.
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Get a regular dental check up done every year.
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You can use age appropriate toothpastes and toothpastes from brands like chicco and pigeon.
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A non-fluoridated toothpaste with a soft bristled toothbrush would do upto 3 years of age.
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Visit a pediatric dentist for advice regarding age wise maintenance of oral hygiene for your child.
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Any non-fluoridated pediatric toothpaste for 0-3 year olds is adviced. Good job on starting brushing young. 👍🏼
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You can use kids toothbrush and toothpastes for kids such as Colgate toothpaste for kids/kidodent/pediflor toothpaste to brush your child 's teeth if child has got tooth erupted. It can minimize or prevent incidence of caries in your child's teeth.also clean your child's mouth after every intake of food.
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Milk tooth eruption will start in between 8 to 12 months. Till then you can use a wet gauze piece to wipe the gums of your baby. Do not use toothpaste and toothbrush as it might abrade the gum mucosa.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
You can use Colgate 0-2 years toothpaste.
Maintain oral hygiene.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
At this age 2 to 4 teeth would have erupted at the maximum, you can use the brush to clean the erupted teeth, but for the gums use a moist cotton cloth/ gauze to clean. You can skip toothpaste for now.
Would also advise you to visit a pediatric dentist as the first visit should be as soon as the first tooth erupts or the child's 1st birthday, whichever comes first. You'll be given anticipatory guidance appropriate for your baby's age to prevent various issues.
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