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• Sleeping with a cup or bottle 

• Thumb sucking 

• Teeth staining 

• Down Syndrome

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Children's Oral Hygiene When your child's teeth begin to erupt, wipe them  daily with a moist washcloth to remove tooth plaque.  As your child grows more teeth, use a soft child's toothbrush with  non-fluoride toothpaste until your child is able to spit out the toothpaste.  When your child is ready to use fluoridated toothpaste, use only a small  peasize amount on the toothbrush.