 A parent should begin brushing a child's teeth as soon as
the first tooth grows into the mouth. When using toothpaste, only place a small pea sized amount on your child's
toothbrush.
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 The easiest way to brush a child's
teeth is to have him or her stand in front of a parent and tilt his or
her head backward toward the parent's lap. Parents should always brush for a child at least two
times a day, until a child is about 5 years old.
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Flossing should begin as soon as the teeth touch and
the toothbrush cannot clean the area between teeth. |