When should i start caring for my babys teeth and how do i go about doing it? At what age should i start using tooth brush and tooth paste?

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Good infant oral health starts from birth. Before the eruption of your baby's first primary tooth at around 6 months of age, you should regularly wipe your child's gums with wet wipes or a soft cloth especially after feeding to keep the mouth clean. Upon eruption of your child's first teeth, the use of a soft, small headed children's toothbrush is encouraged twice a day, once in the morning but more importantly once at night before bed. At age 1, take your child to a paediatric dentistry who will advise on use of toothpaste based on your child's risk factors.

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