It’s a good idea to start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they come through. It can be a little tricky when they are young and you may not be able to get much brushing done but at least they will be getting used to having their teeth brushed. 

How to attempt to brush your baby’s teeth! 

Sit them on your knee is probably best so they can rest their head against your chest. Gently brush in small circles with a small amount of paste. You could even try wrapping some damp gauze on your finger with a small amount of paste and give them a gentle rub. 

Older children may want to do it themselves which is great but maybe you could just finish off their brushing for them just to ensure they have had a good clean. 

Try not to turn teeth brushing into a battle, if it is becoming difficult then try to make up games to make it more enjoyable. 

·         Little songs or rhymes can make it fun. ·         You can even buy tooth brushes that flash to let you know how long you should be brushing, a novel way of brightening up teeth cleaning!