Toddlers should start brushing their teeth as soon as they have their first tooth, which is typically around 1 year of age.

Toddlers should brush their teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.

Toddlers should use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid damaging their delicate gums.

Toddlers should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to avoid swallowing too much fluoride.

Toddlers should brush their teeth in a circular motion, using gentle pressure.

Toddlers should brush their teeth for at least 2 minutes each time.

Toddlers should start flossing their teeth as soon as they have two teeth that touch, which is typically around 2 years of age.

Toddlers should floss their teeth once a day, before bedtime.

Toddlers can floss their teeth using any of the above methods.

Sugary foods and drinks, starchy foods, and acidic foods and drinks can all contribute to tooth decay in toddlers.

Cavities, tooth pain, and sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks are all signs and symptoms of tooth decay in toddlers.

Brushing and flossing regularly, limiting their intake of sugary foods and drinks, and giving them fluoride supplements can all help to prevent tooth decay in toddlers.

Toddlers should see a dentist for the first time within 6 months of their first tooth erupting, or by their first birthday at the latest.

Parents should schedule an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible if they notice signs of tooth decay in their toddler.

Fluoride helps to strengthen the teeth and prevent cavities by making them more resistant to decay.