- What is a Pediatric Dentist? |
- When Will My Baby Start Getting Teeth? |
- Proper Tooth Cleaning |
- Healthy Diet for Healthy Teeth
- Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups |
- Sealants |
- Baby Bottle Tooth Decay |
- Eruption of Child's Teeth |
- Oral Habits
- Tooth Coming In Wrong |
- Why is it Important to Save Baby Teeth? |
- What is the Best Time for Orthodontic Treatment?
- Management of the Fearful or Anxious Child |
- Special Needs for Your Special Child |
- Sedation and Hospital Dentistry
- Sports Guards |
- Mouth Guards |
- Space Maintainer
The sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your baby´s gums with a clean, damp wash cloth. Baby Orajel Tooth and Gum Cleanser is a good product to use instead of toothpaste because if does not contain flouride. Children under the age of 2 are unable to swich and spit, and often swallow the toothpaste. Ingestion of too much toothpaste containing fluoride could cause fluorosis which is discoloration of the enamel of the permanent teeth. Upon the appearance of the first baby tooth a soft-bristled toothbrush can be introduced and you may begin using a small, pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
Once all the baby teeth have erupted, begin teaching your
child to floss. Flossing will remove plaque and bacteria between the
teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach. There are a variety of flossing
aides that are available to help you get inside tiny mouths.