Young children can not clean their own teeth. Parents must do for them when they are very young and do with them when they are older.

If your child can write (not print) his name, he is able to properly brush their teeth.

You should start cleaning your child’s teeth before the onset of the first tooth. This allows you and your child to become accustomed, while providing a first teeth clean. The goal is to clean all parts of the gums and teeth.

Here’s how:

* Install your baby comfortably.
* Make sure to see in his mouth.
* Rub it gently gums and teeth with a baby brush or a damp cloth.
* Do not use toothpaste if it does not have any teeth.

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