Dental Care Tips for Babies

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Dental Care Tips for Babies
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Dental Care

• Dental care starts even before babies grow their
  teeth.
• Protect your little one from dental issues that
  may have lasting effects on their smile.
• It is important for parents to learn some
  important dental care tips for their babies.

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• Here are tips on how to look after their teeth
  and mouth

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Clean Gums using a Dampened Washcloth

• Even though your baby is yet to enjoy solid food,
  food particles may still be left on their mouth
  from their milk.
• Make sure to gently wipe their gums with a soft,
  damp washcloth. Wrap the cloth around your index
  finger and cover all areas of their gum.

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Brush once Tooth Starts to Come In

• It helps a lot if your little one gets used to
  brushing early on. Make sure to clean after their
  tooth once you notice it coming in.
• Invest in a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small
  head. At this point, a grain-sized amount of
  toothpaste will do.

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Be Patient and make it Fun

• Not all babies will love brushing their teeth. If
  your baby is not happy with brushing, still be
  positive. Keep trying and make it fun for them.
• Remember not too push too hard as you dont want
  your child associate dental care with fear.
  Consider brushing your teeth with them around so
  theyll be more willing to let you brush their
  too.

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Brush Teeth in Small Circles

• Instead of brushing teeth in a straight path, try
  to go in small circular motion so you can cover
  more surfaces.
• Always be gentle to avoid hurting their gums.
  When you see two teeth touch, you may also
  consider flossing. See if they will let you.

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Let them Drink more Water

• Milk and fruit juice both have sugar in them.
  Dont let your little one sleep with their
  feeding bottle.
• Once theyve fallen asleep, remove the bottle. Or
  practice filling a bottle with water, which they
  can have after drinking their milk.

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Finally, take your Child to the Dentist

• Some think that caring for baby teeth is no
  longer that crucial since theyll be replaced
  with permanent teeth eventually.
• This is not true. Baby teeth save space for
  permanent teeth. If little ones suffer from gum
  issues due to poor dental care, this can as well
  affect their adult teeth.

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• If you have more questions, make sure to schedule
  an appointment with your dentist. Let dental
  professionals help you create an effective home
  care routine for your baby.
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