When to brush 13 month old's teeth?

My 13 month old son has 4 teeth up top and 2 teeth down low. He hates me looking at his teeth and won't ever let me look to see if new ones are coming in. So I have been worried about brushing his teeth. When should you start brushing their teeth? What is the best type of tooth paste for their age? I have no idea what to do, please helpWhen to brush 13 month old's teeth?
your supposed to start brushing their gums from day 1...i personally don't know anyone who has:) i started a few months ago with mine and hes 16 months. i try to brush his teeth once a day, usually at night, but at least once during the day when i'm brushing my teeth, i give him his tooth brush and let him work at it himself, he loves to suck off the tooth paste, lol and he mimics me. so i think thats a good learning experience. as for tooth paste, they have some out there with no fluoride in the for babies learning to brush their teeth. its ok if they swallow it.When to brush 13 month old's teeth?
You should already be brushing his teeth, so start now. You should have cleaned his gums even before he had teeth, it gets him used to it and helps his new teeth to come. But not to worry it isn't too late or anything. You should brush his teeth before bed and first thing in the morning! If he eats sweets or drinks a soda or something it is a good idea to brush after that also.





You must buy baby/toddler toothpaste that contains no fluoride. He is going to swallow it and that is the only kind that is safe to swallow. It will say that right on the packaging. A good way to get started is to let him watch you brush your teeth, and then let him ';help'; you brush your teeth. Then make a big deal about his new big boy toothbrush!! He should be excited to try it out. Put him in front of the mirror to watch, and let him try it alone AFTER you brush his teeth. Some days he is just not going to want to, and you just have to hold him down and do it. My daughter is 2.5 and sometimes she is just not in the mood and nothing i do will make her happy about having to brush, but it has to be done!





Sometimes i make it a game and pretend to chase Elmo or whatever character he likes around his mouth with the toothbrush. She ends up laughing so her mouth is wide open! :0)
As long as you're cleaning your child's teeth regularly, you don't need to use any toothpaste yet. Just brush the teeth gently on both the outside and inside surfaces twice a day. Brush his tongue as well (if he'll let you) to dislodge the bacteria that can cause bad breath. One quick swipe is enough. Replace the toothbrush as soon as the bristles start to look worn or splayed out.





JUST SO YOU PPL USING ';TODDLER TOOTHPASTE'; KNOW.....





A little fluoride is a good thing for your baby's teeth, but too much of it can lead to a condition called fluorosis, which in mild cases causes white spots to show up on your child's adult teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends waiting until your child is 2 to use fluoridated toothpaste, and even then you should let him use only a tiny (pea-sized) amount each time. This is because young children tend to swallow their toothpaste rather than spit it out and swallowing too much toothpaste over time can lead to fluorosis.





AND.....if your not using toothpaste with this then your only using something to take the ';bad breath'; smell away.....thats why they say to just use a brush with water and BRUSH HIS TOUNGE until they are older and can take toothpaste with flouride.





(look for a baby toothbrush with a small bristle head and larger grip suitable for your hand)
Once their first teeth came through I started giving my kids the age appropriate child's toothbrush to use. We would brush our teeth together, they would just play with it and put it in their mouth, but got to watch me to see how it's done. I used a very small amount of children's toothpaste sold at most supermarkets.





My oldest was about 18 months when I could finally give her teeth a real brush, and as she gets older I'm able to explain to her how it's done correctly. My youngest is 21 months and will now let me brush his teeth but only a few quick brushes.
I brushed my daughter's teeth as soon as she started getting 1. Oral-B makes a toothpaste that is safe for babies and can be swallowed...it's training toothpaste. At his age you can get a little toddler sized toothbrush, and use the training toothpaste or a kids toothpaste, such a Crest. You just use a pea sized amount, so if they swallow it, it's not going to hurt them. Hope this helps!
Mine is also 13 months and we started about a month ago. she Hates it. Like to Attempt to do it herself - but obviousl doesn't do a good enough job herself. I let her do a bit and then I take over - She hates that, but its important the job gets done!
Uh...about 6 months ago, when the first one came through. What on earth have you waited this long for? Imagine going months without ever cleaning your teeth. Eww.





You get toothpaste which is specially for babies (it's designed to be swallowed).
You should start at birth with a damp soft cloth and at 3 months old using gum cleanser (which is what the package says for age) and when they have their first couple teeth switch to a soft toddler brush and toddler toothpaste without flouride. If he has 8 teeth you probably should have started awhile ago. I started from birth with my son and switched to gum cleanser at 3 months and a toothbrush at 1 year after he had 4 teeth.


My son doesn't like his teeth brushed either but it is not negotiable- unless you want him to have rotted teeth and huge dental issues to deal with.


I use Toms Natural toothpaste in strawberry flavor for my son. It's about $5 a tube but will last a long time and you only need a little bit. I also found getting him a Tigger toothbrush helped alot in getting him to cooperate a little more. I still have to brush fast though because he only cooperates about a minute so getting a thorough job done is tricky.
For a second i thought you said thirteen years, haha. As with any other part of your child's body, your child's mouth needs to be cleaned regularly to keep it healthy, working properly and looking good. Research is now showing that the health of your mouth affects the health of the rest of your body, too. If your child's mouth is clean and healthy, the rest of his or her body will be better off too.


Oral hygiene needs to start early. This means taking action even before your child gets his or her first tooth. Wipe your child's tongue, gums and cheeks at least once a day, before bed or nap time, with a clean, damp washcloth wrapped around your finger. You can also use a terrycloth finger cot. This fits over a finger and is made for this purpose. Most drugstores carry them.





It's best if you can look into your child's mouth while you clean it. Lay your baby in a bassinette and stand behind his or her head as you use the wipe. As your child grows, sit down and have your child stand or kneel between your legs, facing away from you. Then, your child can tip his or her head back into your lap.





While you are looking in your child's mouth, keep an eye out for anything that doesn't appear normal. This could be white or red spots in the mouth, bulges that you can't identify, or other changes. Ask your child's dentist about anything you see.





As soon as the first teeth appear, it is especially important to clean along the gums around the teeth. This is where plaque is most likely to cause cavities and inflamed gums. Plaque is a sticky white or yellowish substance that contains bacteria. Wiping is a good way to clean your child's mouth until the first few teeth begin to show. Then it is best to switch to a soft-bristled, infant-sized toothbrush. Use a very small smear of toothpaste.





Your child's teeth don't touch each other when they first come out. There is space between them. But as your child grows, the back teeth will move into position against one another. This can occur as early as age 3 or as late as age 6. When these back teeth start touching each other, it's time to start flossing your child's teeth. Flossing is essential because toothbrush bristles cannot reach between the baby teeth. This makes the areas between teeth at high risk for cavities.








Who Does the Brushing?





Young children can't brush and floss their own teeth well. Parents should be involved in brushing and flossing until a child is 7 or 8 years old. However, children should be encouraged to participate in brushing as soon as they can hold a toothbrush. Young children learn best by watching and copying their parents' actions. They will be more interested in learning to brush and floss when they see their parents doing so every day.








Brushing





The most important time to clean your child's mouth is just before bedtime. While we sleep, saliva flow slows down and the mouth provides less protection against cavities than it does during the day.


First, let your child brush his or her own teeth and enjoy this experience. Don't worry about how well he or she does it. Then, brush your child's teeth a second time.





Have your child kneel or sit in front of you and tilt his or her head back in your lap. Gently pull one cheek aside with your finger so you can see the outside surface of the upper back teeth.





Remember that how well you brush your child's teeth is just as important as how long you brush. Once you are comfortable with a set brushing pattern, you will be able to do it quickly, even if your child is not in the mood or being fussy. Follow these five steps:





Upper/outer: Place the toothbrush against the outside surface of the very back tooth on one upper side. Angle the toothbrush up toward the gums. Gently brush the area where the gums and tooth meet. Brush each tooth as you move the brush around the outside of all the upper teeth to the last tooth on the other side.


Lower/outer: Move to the last back tooth on one side on the bottom. Brush the outside of each tooth as you move around to the other side.


Lower/inner: Move to the inside (tongue side) of the lower teeth and brush each tooth as you move around from one side to the other.


Upper/inner: Move the brush to the inside of the upper teeth and move from one side to the other as you brush.


Brush the biting surfaces of back teeth on the top and bottom.


Your child might protest at first, but over time, you'll both become comfortable with this routine. Then, careful brushing will be a part of the bedtime ritual.





The right brush can sometimes make all the difference. Use a brush that is designed for your child's age. The smaller the brush head, the easier it is to see where you are going. It's also easier to aim the bristles along the gum line and to clean thoroughly. Use a soft-bristled brush. Don't scrub: Brush gently! Scrubbing can damage tissues and could make brushing uncomfortable for your child. Never brush your child's teeth with a toot