Caring for baby teeth from the get go
Caring for teeth when they first appear
As your child’s teeth begin to appear during teething, you can start cleaning them with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe over the teeth and gums gently and carefully. This will remove any milk residue.
Learning to use a toothbrush
As your child grows you can start to introduce a soft children’s toothbrush to their routine. We find children learn best by imitation. Why not make brushing a fun activity for you and your child to share. Brushing together can help make brushing a fun part of your child’s daily routine.
It is essential for parents to be involved in helping their children brush until they feel confident that their child can reach all the tricky spots and brush with confidence.
Introducing toothpaste
Children’s Toothpastes are specially formulated and have reduced levels of fluoride, which effectively protect and strengthen your child’s teeth. From around 2 to 6 years of age we recommend using a Children’s toothpaste or one with low fluoride.
Once they switch to fluoride toothpaste, we recommend using a very small amount (approximately half the size of a pea). This is the case as most children will swallow a small amount.
The 411 for Parents
Once your child has finished brushing their teeth, take a minute to look inside their mouth. Make sure they have gotten to all the tricky spots and haven’t forgotten the teeth at the back. Speak with Dr. Crooks as soon as possible if you notice any marks on your child’s teeth, such as white spots, dark spots or holes in teeth.
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