You might wonder why you have to brush temporary baby teeth that you know will soon be replaced with permanent teeth. But it is better to take care of your baby’s teeth while training them to have good dental habits and give them better dental health.
If your baby has decayed teeth it can interfere with your child’s speech and nutrition, and when the teeth fall out, they will no longer keep a correct space for the upcoming permanent teeth, and eventually, the teeth alignment will be crooked and will cause dental health issues. In some cases, there are baby teeth that can stay permanently.
So when should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?
Brushing your baby’s teeth should start as soon as a tooth shows up in the gums, use a gauze pad or a cloth, or a finger brush, gently wipe the tooth and clean the tongue gently. Pedodontists recommend using a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small smear of fluoride toothpaste. DO not use a toothbrush that has hard and rough bristles.
Should I brush my baby’s gums?
Your baby’s gums should always be cleaned after feeding, this will prevent grow the of bacteria and encourages good oral health. Use a soft damp cloth or hypoallergenic finger brush.
How should I encourage my baby to brush?
Brushing your baby’s teeth when they come out, is one way to encourage good dental hygiene at an early age without stress, punishment, and rewards. Making it a daily routine will help and can impact your baby’s positive behavior, because of repeated experience. Eventually, they will know the importance of dental hygiene.
Toothpaste
Children may not like the taste of their toothpaste, but if your child wants to brush without toothpaste it is ok to make the toothpaste optional, To avoid this problem you can choose a flavored toothpaste that has a better taste.
Tips for brushing your children’s teeth:
- Toothbrushing is not at all fun for some children, and here are some ways to encourage them without installing fear and anxiety.
- You can make it fun like singing a song or introduce a story and incorporate it with brushing.
- Brush your teeth together and tell them to imitate you, this is also fun for them when they imitate.
- Show them how to brush properly by brushing your front and back teeth.
- If your child likes the taste of toothpaste just put in a small amount of low fluoride toothpaste.
- Look for a location around your house where your child prefers.
- If you are using an electric toothbrush make sure to use it in children 3 years old and above and read the instructions carefully before using it.
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