Does Your Baby Need To Brush?- A Guide To Your Baby’s Oral Health

Babies like to put everything in their mouth, and by everything, we mean everything that is not supposed to be in their mouths, little toys, metal pieces,  silly looking objects, everything. Ever wondered why?

 Many a times babies start exploring their ability to see, touch, feel and hold, around the same time they start teething, and being fascinated by something and putting it in the mouth can be a part of feeling nice when the objects rub against the gums that start hurting due to teething.

But, your baby’s oral health care routine must begin even before his/her teeth erupt.

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Initial Care (0-4 months)

You might have noticed how babies like to keep some milk in their mouth and play with it, letting that milk stay in your babies mouth for longer periods of time, would mean calling for trouble as it is not a good oral care practice for babies, which is why it is advised that soon after you are done feeding the baby, clean his/her gums and tongue with a soft washcloth properly.

Yay! You see one or two popping out and then a lot of them! (6-18 months)

When your baby has a tooth or two growing out, continue cleaning them the same way and once the entire set is out, use a brush with soft bristles and floss the teeth that are tightly placed together, twice a day, make this their oral care regime and get them used to it.

It is important to understand that while teething might not be a painful process for a few kids, many suffer a lot, from loosies, to a mild fever and it is important to see your pediatrician to help you understand the process better.

Once the baby has gotten used to it, make sure cleaning is being done in a proper way leaving no room for germs or bacteria to grow, and do not use excess toothpaste, because they love the taste and they will swallow it!

Look for signs of decay and damage, even though they are milk teeth, a cavity or a decay can impact their permanent teeth. Be on the watch out for discoloration, stench (not always), or blackness indicating cavities.

By now, it is also time for your baby to say ‘Hi!’ to their pediatric dentist, for the first time and come out of the dentist’s chamber with a candy!

InfantOral Health care in Cedar Park will be well taken care of by the very efficient team of doctors at Cedar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Centre. You can trust them with your baby and rest assured that your child will be well taken care of.

Around this time your baby is used to his/her oral care routine, and we are sure you have been telling them how awesome it is to keep their teeth clean. Many parents choose to wait till their baby is 2-3 years old, to begin brushing their teeth, but you will have already lost a lot of good time and the baby will be at a higher risk of tooth damage.

Regular visits to the dentist are very important for healthy and bright teeth, it also helps identify the probability of requiring braces at an early age, to not delay treatment.

DrDeepa Naik is a well known pediatric dentist who is amazing with kids. She enjoys their company and will make every visit a pleasant one for your child. She is one of the best pediatric dentists in Cedar Park and will help your baby walk into his/her childhood with a happy and healthy set of teeth.