At what age should kids start brushing their teeth?

When they start getting teeth.

As soon as they get their first tooth. They have toothpaste made just for toddlers that won’t hurt them in case they swallow it.

Start with sweeter toothpaste, as soon as the toddler doesn’t object. Make it fun. But only rub the toothpaste on the teeth with your finger. Then, when the kid can hold a spoon, he can hold a toothbrush – always watch them!

when their first tooth appears then its time to start cleaning them!

My dentist told me to start brushing as soon as they have a tooth. Before that we would get in there with a soft wet washcloth to get them used to the sensation.

Ideally, you’d start cleaning the baby’s gums before the first tooth even pops out. You can get a little finger brush to use with tooth and gum cleaner for babies—no flouride until the child is old enough to remember to spit it out instead of swallow it.

Also, our dentist said that kids should have help brusing their teeth until they are 8 years old because until then their manual dexterity isn’t developed enough to do a proper job of brushing the teeth. With older toddlers and up through preschool, I let them have a turn brushing first in the morning. Then I take the toothbrush just to make sure all the teeth get cleaned. At night, I get the first turn, so I know they are going to bed with clean teeth. Most of the time I help them floss at night too (but sometimes we skip that, just don’t tell our dentist!).

Like others said, as soon as they get teeth.
We brushed with just water for a bit, but my son got a lot of teeth very young (molars by the time he was 1)
I use this toothpaste I love it. I find the gum/teeth cleanser it comes with, works great at getting the molars.

My sister gets this toothpaste that turns the spots you miss blue. I’m not sure if is from the dentist or OTC. The kids love it. It turns brushing into a game.

When they start getting teeth. I can’t remember when I didn’t brush my teeth :P.

When my babies were born I used a finger toothbrush for their gums/mouth/tongue and then the teeth..:)
http://www.getprice.com.au/Dream-Baby-Silicone-Finger-Toothbrush-Gpnc_224--31631501.htm

My daughter started around 3, mainly to learn rather than protect. When we lived together full-time is was a daily habit, part of the “going to bed” ritual (milk, teeth, pee, diaper, bedtime story)

As soon as the first tooth breaks the gum you should brush

Actually, you should begin wiping their mouths/gums clean as soon as they develop an odor (usually around 3mos of age). This is easily done with a damp white washcloth.

Brushing should begin as soon as the first teeth arrive.

We’ve attempted tooth brushing with my son since his first tooth. He’s almost 2 now. I’m afraid his teeth are going to rot out because it’s such a struggle at bedtime. I don’t know that I’ve ever gotten the brush to his back teeth. It’s like trying to brush the teeth of a rabid flailing alligator. He hates it and we’ve tried everything. We just keep hoping eventually he’ll get used to it and give up the fight. Good luck to you.

@ubersiren, my son was the same way. He used to clench his jaw so tight that I couldn’t brush more than just his front teeth. If he would have screamed, at least I could have gotten the brush into his mouth! All of my usual tricks, plus a bunch I looked up online and got from friends, completely failed. He was 4 before he’d cooperate. Yeah, there were a couple of cavities when he had his first dentist visit, but nothing bad. At least they’re baby teeth. One of these days your son will come around!

As soon as they get tooth.

As soon as they can.

@ubersiren Get some Listerine Cool Blue. It does not taste like listerine(YUCK) and make it a game to get all the blue off. Just be sure he swishes it and does not swallow it. You can use it to. Try eating something not so good, like ice cream first so it will be gross! Kids like gross

I gave my grandson a tooth brush to play with, and when I brush my teeth, he chews around on his own toothbrush, then I ask him to let me make sure he didn’t miss any, and use a second brush to “finish up”. He thinks it’s part of the process.

I’d clean it as soon as there’s anything to clean…

As soon as they get a tooth hand them a brush and have them chew on it. When they’re ready, brush With them and teach them to go from chewing on it to brushing with it.