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Dental Tips For New Mums
Dental Tips For New Mums
- Check and clean your baby’s teeth.
- Healthy teeth should be all one colour. If you see spots or stains, it is best to have these assessed by your dentist.
- As soon as teeth erupt in the mouth, it is advised to clean them at least twice a day after breakfast and after dinner. Initially use a soft cloth over your finger and then work up to a baby toothbrush.
- At about 18 months to 2 years you should be able to clean the teeth with a toothbrush and you can add a small drop (pea sized amount) of children’s toothpaste.
- Young children cannot get their teeth clean by themselves. Most kids need assistance with their tooth brushing until around 8 years of age.
- Choose foods that do not have a lot of sugar in them.
- Only milk and water in the bottle.
- Do not sleep with your baby and allow them to feed continuously.
- Do not dip a dummy in anything.
- At around 12 months of age, teach your baby to drink out of a cup instead of the bottle.
- The first dental examination can take place around 2 years of age.