02/19/2024
Although it’s true that children will eventually lose their baby teeth, taking care of those primary teeth is still incredibly important. Baby teeth, in essence, prepare the way for permanent teeth by creating and holding the space for permanent teeth to come. Taking the time to teach your children good oral health habits will help them make habits that will help to prevent dental problems in the future.
If you follow the below tips, you will be sure to leave any appointment with a smile.
🦷 Before the teeth erupt, be sure to clean your child’s mouth with a soft cloth or infant toothbrush at bath time. This will help prepare the baby for future teeth cleaning.
🦷 Brush your child’s teeth at least twice a day with a toothbrush for children. Many people assume baby teeth are not important, but they in fact help prepare the surface for permanent teeth.
🦷 If your baby is placed to sleep with a bottle, use nothing but water. The sugary drinks will cause bacterial acid to attack the teeth for an extended period of time. The first sign of a cavity is discoloration and minor pitting.
🦷 Once the teeth begin to develop, if your child prefers to be breastfed often or for long periods of time, this can cause severe tooth decay if your child has been introduced to other foods/beverages in his/her diet.
🦷 Never dip a pacifier in anything sweet.
🦷 Never attach a pacifier to the child’s crib or body with a string, ribbon, or cord.
🦷 Make sure to follow meals with water to remove any excess food in the teeth.
🦷 At age 2, start brushing with a small amount of toothpaste (non-fluoride). Wait until your child is 3 (when they know not to swallow) to use fluoride toothpaste.
🦷 Children's Dental Health Month.
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