A 47-year-old member asked:
Should i clean my 9-month-olds teeth?
6 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeanne Beymeranswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Yes: After meals and before bedtime, try to wash off the teeth with a clean cloth. Don't worry too much about getting every last bit off the teeth. Try to make this a fun time for your baby.
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Dr. Richard Rudenanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Yes: Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it's a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth during bath time. You don't need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over his gums.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Max Arochaanswered
Dentistry 19 years experience
Yes: You should start cleaning them. At first, just use a piece of gauze moistened with water to wipe plaque from your baby's teeth and gums. You don't need to use toothpaste, but try to clean them twice a day. Once your baby has several teeth, you might try using a small toothbrush with just two or three rows of very soft bristles.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
44 years experience
Yes: All children's teeth need to be cleaned as decay can occur at any time.
I see young children (9-24 months old) with decay on their 4 upper front teeth.
Clean (no fluoride) the teeth and gums after every feeding.
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Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
44 years experience
Yes: Take a clean, damp washcloth and wipe the teeth and gums after every feeding.
Your child is too young to brush their own teeth.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
44 years experience
Yes: Teeth of any age are prone to decay
take a clean, moist washcloth an wipe the teeth and gums after every feeding.
Never have the baby go to sleep with a bottle.
No Fluoride at this young age. There are child specific non-fluoride toothpastes or mipaste (non fluoride).
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Should I clean my 15-month-olds teeth?
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Yes.: After meals and before bedtime, clean your toddler’s teeth.
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Should I clean my 18-month-olds teeth?
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Yes: After meals and before bedtime, clean your toddler's teeth with a clean cloth or very soft toothbrush.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Should I clean my 12-month-olds teeth?
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Dr. Jeanne Beymeranswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Yes: After meals and before bedtime, clean your baby's teeth with a clean cloth. Don't worry too much about getting every last bit off the teeth. You may want to make an appointment for your child to see the dentist for the first time.
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Collingswood, NJ
A 36-year-old female asked:
My 9 month old doesn't have any teeth. What type of foods can she eat?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Berganswered
50 years experience
Soft foods: Follow the guidlines of your pediatrician for introducing new foods. Many soft foods are available, and solid foods can be placed in a food processor.
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