Brushing & Flossing: Earth's Best

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When to Brush Teeth

L.V. asks from Pittsburgh

My son is 16 months old and has 16 teeth. Only ones left for him to get are his molars. He likes to "brush his teeth" when he sees mommy and daddy do it. Right now...

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How to Start Brushing Teeth

J.R. asks from Minneapolis

My almost 6 month old has two bottom teeth. I want to take care of them properly, but do you really brush them this early? If so, how? Do you use toothpaste and a...

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Seeking Recommendations for Toothpaste/toothbrush for an 18-Month Old

D.Y. asks from Los Angeles

Hi moms - I have been using Baby Orajel (flouride-free) and the accompanying fingerbrush for my 18-month old's teeth, but I was wondering what other moms are using...

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What Toothpaste to Use for 9 Month Old?

W.L. asks from New York

I have been using Infant Orajel on now 9 month old since birth. I would like to move him to a toothbrush and another kind of toothpaste. Any suggestions? For both? I ...

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How Do I Get My 22 Month Old to Brush His Teeth?

C.Z. asks from Dallas

I have a 22 month old who refuses to put a toothbrush in his mouth. I don't use any toothpaste but I want him to get in the habit of brushing at night. I have bough...

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Problems Brushing Teeth on Toddler

L.Y. asks from Los Angeles

Hi, My daughter is 15 months old and I am having problems brushing her teeth. Our pediatrician wants us to brush her teeth twice a day with flouride baby toothpaste...

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Should It Be This Difficult to Brush My Son's Teeth???

N.T. asks from Dallas

My son turned 1 on Oct. 2nd and he has 6 shiny whites! His doctor told us that we should be brushing his teeth every night and that sounds much easier than it is. I...

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Breastfeeding and Toothbrushing 1 Year Old

R.S. asks from Seattle

My 12 month old baby is showing no signs of letting up on breastfeeding. He is used to nursing to sleep though I never let him doze with a nipple in his mouth. He nap...

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Oral Hygiene for the First Tooth

L.A. asks from New York

Baby's first tooth erupted. It’s cut through the gum and our snagglepuss will soon have a pearly white. Now what? There are all sorts of products in the baby aisle,...

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Help with Tooth Brushing

E.A. asks from Chicago

Does anyone have any tips for getting my 22 month old to let me brush his teeth? I have tried Elmo tooth brushes and brushing my own teeth with him. All he wants to ...