When to start brushing teeth?

[Bridezilla3521]

My DD's two bottom teeth have finally come through.. So when can we start brushing them? Now or when she has a few more?

TIA x

[StillaChocoholic]

You can start brushing them now

[3boys3dogshelp]

As soon as there are teeth to brush I think.

[roofio87]

As soon as they appear so now! just a tiny smear of toothpaste, try and get in on the teeth but the important part is getting her used to it as soon as you can!

[MegMogandOwlToo]

As soon as there are teeth.

You can buy all sorts of different brushes designed for first teeth, chewy brushes etc.

[crazylady321]

As soon as the first ones are through :)

[Bridezilla3521]

Ok so I brushed her teeth this morning, and no fight from her which was very pleasing!! Only thing is, she swallowed the toothpaste after I brushed her teeth... How do you get them to spit after?! I brushed my teeth in front of her and showed her what I was doing..

[choochootrain1]

Start now, I have a fighter - the neighbours prob think I beat him every morning and night the fuss he kicks up. I wish I had done it from the gums so he was used to it and not old enough to "dislike" it

I don't think you can get them to spit while young. I was actually told by the dental nurse not to rinse teeth and let the paste sit on them - but I didn't like the thought of him eating the ingredients so bought an organic natural kiddo toothpaste.

[StillaChocoholic]

I think even adults aren't supposed to spit. Could be wrong though.