· When should my child start using fluoride toothpaste?

Fluoride helps protect new teeth and the appropriate amount can be safe even for brand new teeth and infants!

Children less than 3 years of age, or those who cannot spit, should use a rice size smear of fluoride toothpaste with adult assistance while brushing. This provides strengthening fluoride to vulnerable newly erupted teeth, but in a small enough amount to be safe for young children even if they swallow some of the paste or bubbles.

Children 3 to 6 years of age should use a pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste with adult assistance while brushing and spit out the excess.

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