Fluoride is one of the hottest topics when it comes to children’s oral hygiene. Parents often ask when they should start using toothpaste on their children’s teeth, how much fluoride is needed, and if fluoride is safe for their kids.
Let’s take a bit of a deeper dive into the subject.
What is fluoride?
Is fluoride safe for my child?
How does fluoride work?
How much toothpaste should my child use?

Should I be worried if my child swallows toothpaste with fluoride?
I heard that too much fluoride can cause white spots on children’s teeth. Is it dangerous?
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When can my child brush on his own?
Practice makes perfect and it’s important that we teach our children how to brush at an early age. Early stage brushing is a team effort between you as a parent and your little one. Allow your child to brush on his or her own and make sure you do the final brushing to get rid of all the “sugar bugs”.
Parents are encouraged to supervise their children’s brushing until about the age 7 or 8 to ensure that they’re doing it right. This is around the same time that they have developed the dexterity to tie their own shoelaces or write in cursive.
Can my child get a fluoride treatment at the dentist?
Got questions on your child’s oral health? Ask us below. If you wish to bring your child to a specialist dentist for children, give our Umm Al Sheif clinic a call at 04 395 5095. We’ll be delighted to take care of your little one’s smile!