about Toothpaste.
Korean toothpaste for children comes in stages matched to how well a child can spit: Pyunkang Yul's Bebe paste has no fluoride, for babies who cannot spit yet; the Kids paste carries a low 475 ppm for children who are starting to spit it out; and the Mild paste steps up to 1,000 ppm for children of five and up who brush on their own.
Choose the stage first, then the amount: a pea-sized dab up to age six, with a grown-up guiding the brush, and a thorough rinse. Herbal extracts such as mugwort, gardenia and sage keep the mouth feeling fresh, and the paste is made to rinse away without a heavy, leftover feel. Ask your dentist if you are unsure which stage fits your child.
questions, answered.
When can a baby start using toothpaste?
Pyunkang Yul's fluoride-free paste is made for ages six months to three years, for little ones who cannot spit yet. Use a small, pea-sized amount, with a grown-up guiding the brush so the paste is not sucked or swallowed, and rinse the mouth clean afterward. For a baby younger than six months, ask your pediatrician or dentist.
What if my child swallows a little toothpaste?
Toothpaste is made to be spat out and rinsed away, which is why the pastes come in stages by how well a child spits, and why younger children use only a pea-sized amount under supervision. If a child of six or under swallows a large amount, stop using it and contact a doctor or dentist.
Which toothpaste suits a child who already brushes alone?
Pyunkang Yul's Mild toothpaste, made for children five and older whose brushing habit is settled, the years when permanent teeth start to come in. It carries 1,000 ppm fluoride, and menthol with herbal extracts gives a fresh finish without a heavy, leftover feel. A grown-up still keeps an eye on brushing so the paste is not sucked or swallowed.
