the sooner the better! at birth start cleaning your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or a cloth and water. as soon as the teeth begin to appear start brushing twice daily using fluoridated toothpaste and a soft age-appropriate sized toothbrush. use only a small smear of toothpaste to brush the teeth of a child less than 2 years old. for the 2-5-year-olds dispense a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and perform or assist your child’s tooth brushing. remember that young children do not have the ability to brush their teeth effectively.
should i be stimulating my baby’s gums with those finger tools? when should i start brushing her teeth?