Wondering when to take your child to the dentist for the first time? Not sure how to choose the right toothbrush or toothpaste?
In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Dr. Vivek Jogani, a pediatric dentist, about essential dental care for children.
They discuss the importance of early dental visits, establishing oral hygiene from birth, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste, and strategies to encourage cooperation in children during brushing.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ How to get your child comfortable with the dentist
✅ The best time for a child’s first dental visit
✅ What happens during the first dental check-up for a baby
✅ Oral care tips for babies under 1 year old
✅ How to choose the right toothbrush for kids
✅ The importance of electric toothbrushes for 4+ year olds
✅ How to select the best toothpaste—fluoridated vs. non-fluoridated
✅ When to introduce adult toothpaste for children
✅ How often should children brush their teeth?
✅ Strategies to help kids who resist brushing
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Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/
Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/
🤝 Connect With The Guest
Dr. Vivek Jogani (Pediatric Dentist): https://www.instagram.com/kids_n_teens_dentist/
📌 Episode Chapters
⏳ Skip to the part that interests you:
00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
03:14 Getting Your Child Comfortable With a Dentist
05:38 Best Time to Take Children to the Dentist
07:12 What Happens in the First Dental Visit for a Baby?
08:48 Oral Care for Babies Under 1
10:38 Choosing the Right Toothbrush
11:32 Importance of Electric Toothbrushes for 4+ Year Olds
13:45 How to Select the Best Toothbrush for Children
16:00 Selecting the Correct Toothpaste – Fluoridated vs. Non-Fluoridated
18:28 When to Introduce Adult Toothpaste for Children
19:23 How Often Should We Brush Children's Teeth?
22:13 Strategies to Help Children Who Resist Brushing Their Teeth
🔹 Watch Part 2, where we talk about impact of baby bottles, pacifiers and thumbsucking + how to get rid of them:
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