Infant Dental Care: What Parents Should Know?

Do you give attention to your baby’s dental health? If no, because you think that your baby doesn’t have teeth then you are missing on an important part of baby’s health. Dental care is important not only after the baby’s first tooth erupts, but it should be started from the very beginning.

If your baby has teeth then you should get a toothbrush for the dental care. Here are a few questions that may cross your mind regarding your baby’s oral hygiene:

Is brushing a baby’s teeth is important?

The answer is definitely, yes. A child is very susceptible to tooth decay; from the day first tooth appears. Therefore, is important to keep the suspecting particles away that cause dental decay.

It is not hard to get your baby into this habit if you start early. If you wait till they become older than 2 years then till that time they might have suffered significant damage and you would find the process of cleaning their teeth more challenging.

Why should anyone be worried about the cavities in milk teeth that will fall out in sometime?

Actually the milk teeth serve as the place holder for permanent teeth that appear after their fall out. If your baby has healthy milk teeth, then he will have a nice smile the rest of his life.

By what time brushing should be started?

It should be started as soon as possible, even before your baby’s first tooth. Cleaning gums and tongue after feeding is important to prevent the build up of plaque and unhealthy bacteria. In fact, even the new born should be considered for oral care. Get your Baby's 1st Toothbrush that is designed for gentle cleaning. Also, you can use wet washcloth to keep the gum and mouth clean.

It is not good to use fluoride toothpaste as a baby doesn’t know how to spit. You can consult paediatric dentist for more information and guidance to keep your infant’s mouth clean.

When should anyone take the child to a dentist?

It is good if you take them on first birthday, but you can also wait till the age of three. However, it has been seen that babies have serious cavities by the age of three when they reach the dentist.

Of course, you find only the best thing for your baby like their clothing, Natural Bath Sponge and all other product. Give significant attention to their oral care as well. It will give them a healthy mouth when they would turn adults.

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