As a dentist who does pediatric patients I had a friend of mine want to know some basic questions. The way I instruct my adults to help them with getting there children to the dentist is bring them with you and have them watch you the adult get their teeth cleaned. You should bring your child in starting around 3 years old. You as a parent should brush your children's teeth as soon as they get them watching that they rinse and expectorate. As a dentist who does children in my practice I also remind my parents that if your child falls and injures a tooth get them seen right away. If they fall and a tooth gets knocked out and it is a permanent tooth, place the tooth in milk and get to a dentist or my office right away. You can get referrals from "
Orlando Pediatric Dentist" as well.
As for tooth paste , you should have your child use fluoridated tooth paste as soon as you feel he can expectorate and not swallow it. Your child should also start using Listerine's smart fluoride rinse for children. You as a parent should brush your children's teeth and then they should do it. When your child is old enough switch them to a electric tooth brush because it is 60% better than by hand.
Next blog more on brushing.
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