Step-by-step explanation:
from birth – clean your baby’s mouth and gums by wiping with a soft cloth
first tooth – brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and plain water
12 months – take your child for their first dental visit
18 months – add a pea-sized amount of low fluoride or children’s toothpaste to the brush, and encourage your child to spit out the toothpaste (and not swallow or rinse)
two and a half years – begin flossing between any teeth that touch
four to five years – start teaching your child to brush their own teeth
six years – switch to adult toothpaste and continue to encourage your child to spit it out and not rinse. Start teaching your child to floss their own teeth
eight years – allow your child to brush and floss unsupervised. Continue regular dental check-ups.