Brushing Baby Teeth

                                                    Brushing baby teeth can be this simple                      

Brushing baby teeth might be one tricky concept since their teeth are very delicate and rapidly growing. A child’s cells may succumb to damage and other problems if not properly handled by individuals who know how to brush baby teeth.                                                                                            

Although their teeth appear after around 6 months of growth, infants are completely different, and some infant’s teeth will appear even earlier than this period. In other children, it may appear even after one and a half years.                                                                                               

Just after your baby’s teeth appear, cleaning process should be put in place. These teeth have to be cleaned and protected since they help babies in chewing their soft food and in also enunciating their first words. They also act as a foundation in placing permanent teeth which comes later in their life.                   

Brushing baby teeth is completely different from that of cleaning older children or even mature persons. Therefore, this is something that should be learned in a proper way before applying the general type of teeth cleaning.                                                                                                                                            

The baby’s teeth should be brushed when they are calm and content. This is according to research carried out by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.                                                                  

The following instructions should be applied:

·         Develop a habit of cleaning your baby’s gums prior to their teeth appearing. This can be done by wrapping a wet soft washcloth around your index finger and rubbing it slowly and in a gentle way over the gums. This will be a great preparation and transition to the actual brushing when their teeth appear.

·         Buy a baby toothbrush with a comfortable soft grip and a small head. Brush the outside and inside of the baby’s teeth with fresh water and no toothpaste until they are about two years old. The bay’s tongue should also be brushed to get rid of bad breath caused by bacteria. This should be done at least once in a day, to make it fit in as part of your child’s routine.

·         Regularly inspect the toothbrush your baby uses. This will allow you to replace it when the bristles are worn out.

·         Take your baby to the dentist for dental checkups from the early age of one. This will allow one to gain expert advice on how to handle baby teeth and give further recommendations that will help the baby develop strong, healthy gums and teeth.