What to do with Teething Irritations

When a child’s first tooth appears, parents should brush their child’s teeth for two minutes twice a day and switch to a child-sized, soft-bristled toothbrush with a cushioned head, and a pea-sized dab of non-fluoridated toothpaste.

• Oral-B Stage 1 toothbrush features baby-soft bristles and a brush head that covers large surfaces and gently massages the gums.