when to start brushing of teeth?

thanks for the replies everyone, will go get that set of 3 brushes!
RM: weird how 3 childrens tastebuds could differ so much!?Thanks for the tip of introducing tastes early on.

It's also desensitising them to something in the mouth and the sharp taste of the toothpaste.

If it starts as a minor little thing happening or a game, they are not aware of it and it becomes easier to introduce it as a formal thing.

I gave my daughter a toothbrush at about 6 months. And she had it in her mouth while she was bathing - it was an adult brush that she could chew on and hold. She was got the feeling and the bristles in her mouth and it was a game, so now if I put a toothbrush in, it is a bit of a non-event as she is used to it as part of her bathing/play routine.

But I need to pop to the local retailer and buy her a baby one and see if I can get it in now when I want to.

I have also been desensitising her with my toothbrush and my toothpaste, and she seems fine with the idea in principle.

Monica - trick is (well for us) was that in the beginning I never actually tried to brush their teeth myself.
Gave them the toothbrush in their hand and let them explore with it.

Then once Brandon was used to the fact that it belonged in his mouth, I would pretend to brush my teeth, so he could copy me.
Liam just followed Brandon's lead, so he was easy.

Only once Brandon had an almost complete set of teeth, did I physically brush for him. Some days we fight about it, some days he allows it, but I never force him, cos them the little power struggle comes into play.

Tried them and still got the whole packet (barring one) at home.
I could not even get that close to her mouth:)
Oh well hopefully she will get the hang of it. I just think persevere and try everyday. Eventually she should realise this is the norm and that teeth must be brushed.

I have my daughter on my hip when I brush my teeth, and I often put my toothbrush on her two bottom teeth - and then she also gets a taste for the toothpaste and feels the brush.

My son if very sensory sensitive - so even at 8 he is still on baby toothpaste as he finds the others much too strong. I am trying to introduce stronger tastes to my daughter earlier so that it is not a problem. (though my other daughter at 4 eats Wasabi and raw onion, so go figure how that works in our house.)

She likes the feel of the toothbrush in her mouth and the toothpaste flavour does not bother her.

I also need to pop out and buy one of this pigeon toothbrush packs - its on my list - well, it is on one of my lists.

The tooth wipes from Bennets are also nice but I go get bitten.

My LG hates brushing her teeth. Not sure where I went wrong. Maybe started late... i dunno.
I use the 3rd brush of that pigeon set with the kiddies mentadent P. I think the aquafresh one is too strong for her cos I can't even get it in her mouth. At least with the mentadent P I get some in her mouth. I use a tiny drop and let her play with if for a while before I quickly do a quick brush bottom and top. Some days are better than others.