So, my little one got his first tooth a few weeks ago and I started using that baby toothpaste (you know, the fluoride-free stuff). Honestly, he seems more interested in chewing the brush than actually brushing. It’s kinda cute but also makes me wonder if it’s really helping to keep cavities away. Anyone else feel like these baby toothpastes are just flavored distractions or do they actually work?
I totally get where you're coming from—my daughter was exactly the same way at first, chewing on the brush like it was a teething toy. Honestly, I think at this stage, it's less about the toothpaste itself and more about building good habits. Those fluoride-free pastes aren't really cavity fighters anyway; they're mostly there to get babies used to the idea of brushing and make it a positive experience. The chewing is actually pretty normal and even helpful—it massages their gums and gets them comfortable with something in their mouth.
That said, once my little one got a few more teeth, we switched to a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste (our pediatric dentist recommended it), and that's when I felt like we were actually doing something preventive. Maybe check with your dentist next visit? But for now, I'd say just enjoy those adorable giggles and chewing sessions...they grow out of that stage way too fast.
