{"id":2525,"date":"2015-02-27T16:29:34","date_gmt":"2015-02-27T16:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.childrens-dental.com\/blog\/?p=2525"},"modified":"2018-02-21T22:04:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T22:04:58","slug":"whats-the-best-toothpaste-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.childrens-dental.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-toothpaste-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the best Toothpaste for Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s the best Toothpaste for Kids?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Above all else, visiting the dentist<\/a> regularly is one of the most significant steps you can take to ensuring your child achieves optimum oral health<\/a>, which aides in their overall wellbeing. Picking a toothpaste is an important factor, when it comes to getting children to brush and take care of their teeth daily. Toothpaste companies actively market packaging, flavors and features to encourage parents and children in making their selection. As a result, assessing the many brands of toothpaste claiming to be the \u201cbest\u201d can be an overwhelming task for parents. Although, all brands are not the same, many carry the same ingredients to remove stains, eliminate plaque and strengthen tooth enamel. The key differences between brands is the consistency of the paste, taste and the level of fluoride content.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to consider when choosing your child\u2019s toothpaste is the child\u2019s age. Before the age of two, select fluoride-free baby toothpaste and use a soft brush to clean the teeth twice daily. Between the ages of two and four, select an ADA<\/a> approved brand containing fluoride. Dental fluorosis is not a risk for kids over eight years of age, but an ADA recommended brand is always the best choice.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of kid-friendly toothpastes that the American Dental Association approve:<\/p>\n