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8 month baby tooth brush
Please advise for my 8 months old baby, which tooth brush is safe to use ( finger tooth brush made from silicon- as it requires sterlization after every use ) or (a normal plastic tooth brush )for babies as this doesn't require sterlization, I think it may hurt baby gums while brushing as it's not soft as silicon brush.
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Continue with the finger tooth brush if you and your baby find it more comfortable.. you can slowly transition to a pediatric toothbrush as more teeth erupt or after 1st Birthday. 😊
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Whichever toothbrush your baby is comfortable, you can go along with it.as parents will be holding the tooth brush, so you should be careful while brushing baby's tooth.also clean gums of baby's teeth after every meal.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
For the baby, you'll be holding the toothbrush, so you have to try which brush you're more comfortable holding. Both brushes need to be kept clean.
Finger brushes are easy for some, while some feel comfortable using a normal small baby toothbrush, brushing has to be done only on the teeth, the gums can be cleaned with a sterile moist cotton cloth.
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