Tooth paste for toodler

Taruna Khanijow Thank You for your valuable input. We shall this this on to our Expert panel, especially to Dr. sonali, and request for a focused blog on this topic. Meanwhile- this similar parent talk URL may be useful. https://www.parentune.com/parent-talk/dental-issues/387 Dr. Sonali Bassi - for your inputs pls. Ankita A Talwar - for the blog.

Hi Taruna, Your concern about the non-flouride toothpaste for children is valid enough and infact there are a lot of brands who are now making toothpastes without flouride for children. Check at your local chemist/pharmacy and then you can choose. They come in different versions as per age group. There are a whole lot of toothbrushes also available as per age--finger brush, gum massage brushed, soft brushes etc.

Taruna Khanijow, Try and do a market recce and you will find a suitable toothpaste that is non-fluoridated. These are made specially for children and come in gel version also with lots of flavours. In fact they are safe enough and do not require rinsing out post brushing.

Hi Taruna Khanijow, You may find this parent talk relevant parents have discussed about toothpastes here- https://www.parentune.com/parent-talk/how-to-clean-teeth/1405

Thank you Nitin for your prompt action. Thanks Monika & Ankita for your suggestions.

Taruna Khanijow I had the same issue but then found one toothpaste that is no-flouride. But as a safety measure, i use the toothpaste only once a day. At night, i get my child to brush his teeth simply with water and brush (no toothpaste); when he uses a paste, i ensure he rinses his mouth properly. also trying to get him into the habit of rinsing his mouth after every meal to keep his mouth hygienic.

Thanks Manas for your suggestion. At what age you have developed a habit of rinsing his mouth. Does he do himself now? I rinse her mouth once a day before sleep but with flitered water as she might take some water inside. Actually I am working mother, so I have to guide my maid who takes care of her when I am at work about rinsing her mouth but I cannot rely on her fully. Maids are just maids.

Hi Taruna, Use a finger brush at the beginning and then you can give her one of her own. and use little quantity of paste but do the 'brushing' activity for longer.

Taruna Khanijow, i developed this habit close to when he was two years. I used to give drinking water in a glass and stand him at the sink. First i used to do it, and then he copied me. it wasn't clean at the first go, but he understood soon. also, before bedtime, i used to ensure he drinks a few sips of water to wash his mouth properly.