The sooner you start the better. In the course of your dental visit, we will demonstrate the right brushing technique appropriate for your child’s age.
• You must introduce a baby brush when the first tooth erupts or by one year. A pea-sized amount of non-fluoridated toothpaste can be used. 
• By two years a pediatric fluoride toothpaste (500 ppm) can be started *
• Switch over to a fluoridated toothpaste containing 1000 ppm of fluoride once the child learns to spit, gargle and accepts the taste *

* Disclaimer: The municipal water supply in India is not fluoridated. This holds true in most parts of the country. These recommendations hold good when non-fluoridated water is consumed.

• Small children do not have the dexterity (motor skills) to brush their teeth effectively.
• It is recommended that a parent/caregiver, brush a child’s teeth until the child is at least 6 years of age.
• In older children, brushing must be supervised
• Brushing after meals and after snacking is a must
• Flossing once a day is advisable