

LEARN MORE How to shop for kids toothpaste | When to start using fluoride toothpaste “Whether it’s labeled and marketed children or adults, it doesn’t really matter.” Amr Moursi, AAPD president-elect and a professor at the NYU College of Dentistry. “Choose a toothpaste your child can tolerate,” said Dr. And while some toothpastes are specifically marketed toward kids, dentists told us that it doesn’t matter whether you use a kids toothpaste or an adult one.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says that parents should start using toothpaste with fluoride to brush their child’s teeth as soon as their first tooth appears - not only does this help prevent cavities and gum disease, but it also gets kids used to brushing from a young age.
