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Tooth brush for baby
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My daughter has turned 1 year old.. She has 6 teeth... Is it recommended to brush the teeth and if so which paste n brush should be used??
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Yes , teeth should be brushed with a soft toothbrush without toothpaste.
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Movement of the brush should be upside down for upper ones and vice versa for lower ones.
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
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Yes you should brush her teeth daily
If she can spit use 500 ppm flouride toothpaste otherwise a non flouride one
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