What is the best homecare for my childs teeth?
Start daily brushing as soon as your child’s first tooth erupts. Use just water or a non-fluoride toothpaste. A pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used once your child is old enough to spit and is not swallowing. By age five or six, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day, but they often require parental help. We recommend parental supervision until about age eight to make sure they are doing a thorough job; however, each child is different. Your dentist can help you to determine whether your child has the skill level to brush properly.
