Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they come in. Use an infant toothbrush, and water only at first. The earlier you begin to brush, the more likely it is that your child will enjoy the feeling of clean teeth!
Around age one, start using toddler toothpaste with no fluoride. Then, at age two, switch to a toothpaste with fluoride.
Begin to floss your child’s teeth as soon as the back molars have come in. Food can get trapped between the teeth, and cavities can start at a very early age.
As your child begins to want to brush independently, it is important to allow them to do so. However, your child will not have the manual dexterity to brush without your help until about age seven. So, to ensure the beauty of their smile, be certain that you brush and floss their teeth again, after they brush.