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Portola Dental Group
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Our Address

44853 Portola Ave Ste B
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Hours

  • Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Friday: 8:00AM to 1:00PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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Portola Dental Group
(760) 201-4085

Get a healthy, gorgeous smile at Portola Dental Group

    • Home
    • About
    • Patient Information
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • Amalgam Fillings
      • Antibiotic Treatment
      • Bone Grafting
      • Bruxism
      • CEREC
      • ClearCorrect Braces
      • Complimentary Consultations
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Empress Restorations
      • Endodontics
      • Full Mouth Reconstruction
      • Inlay Restorations
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Kid Friendly Dentist
      • Laser Dentistry
      • Lumineers
      • Onlay Restorations
      • Pediatric Dentist
      • Porcelain Inlays and Onlays
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Procera Crowns
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Smile Makeover
      • Snap-On Smile
      • Teeth Whitening
      • TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction)
      • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
    • Patient Education
      • Blog
      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
      • Care For Your Child’s Teeth
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
      • Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures
      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • Periodontal Disease Treatment
      • Sleep Apnea Appliances
      • Tongue Piercing
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
      • What is a Periodontist?
      • What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • What’s the Best Toothpaste for My Child?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
      • When Should Children Have Their First Dental Visit?
      • When To See a Periodontist
      • When Will My Baby Start Getting Teeth?
      • Which is Better Invisalign or Braces?
      • Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
      • Why Are Primary Teeth Important?
      • Why See A Pediatric Dentist?
      • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
    • Reviews
    • Contact Us

What’s the Best Toothpaste for My Child?

What’s the Best Toothpaste for My Child?

There are many different oral products out there and it can be hard to know which one is the best. As a parent, we know that you only want the very best for your child. Regular brushing is the first step in developing good dental health habits.

Baby teeth are essential because they help a child chew and talk. They are also important for proper jaw development, facial alignment, and spacing for adult teeth. Brushing their baby teeth can prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and remove plaque.

Not all toothpaste is created equal. In fact, most brands contain different ingredients that can help your child in different ways. The major differences is the thickness of the paste, the level or fluoride content, and the various flavors.

Although it can be helpful for your child to receive fluoride, too much can actually do harm. Adult and non-ADA approved brands of toothpaste contain harsher chemicals that can remove tooth enamel and even weaken baby teeth, therefore, it is recommended that you use children’s toothpaste only.

Use only a smear of toothpaste for brushing a child’s teeth when they are less than three years old. For ages three to six, you can use a “pea-size” amount. It is important to remember that young children do not always have the ability to brush their teeth effectively on their own, so be sure to help them. Lastly, always make sure that your child spits out excess toothpaste after brushing and does not swallow it.

We are happy to make recommendations based on your child’s teeth. Contact us today at (760) 201-4085 if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment for your child.

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