Baby First Teeth Care

Tooth brushing can begin as soon as baby s first tooth pokes through the gums.

Baby first teeth care.

Instead take these steps. Especially wipe your baby s gums after feedings and before bedtime. Putting baby to bed with a bottle of milk or worse juice is notorious for causing cavities. Get a soft moistened washcloth or piece of gauze.

Care for baby teeth while you should be wiping your baby s gums even before they get their first tooth you can start to brush their teeth with a smear of fluoride toothpaste once the teeth erupt. Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth. There is a wide range of variability of when a first tooth. You can also rub your clean finger gently but firmly over your baby s sore gums to ease the pain temporarily.

The first signs of cavities in baby teeth are discoloration and minor pitting. Use a clean damp washcloth a gauze pad or a finger brush to gently wipe clean the first teeth and the front of the tongue after meals and at bedtime. 7 facts parents should know 1. Don t leave your infant.

Fluoride should be added to your child s diet at 6 months of age. Most babies will develop teeth between 6 and 12 months. How can i help my teething baby feel better.