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Infant oral care is more important than most parents realize.
If you are a parent of an infant and thinking you have years before your child will need to visit the dentist, think again!! You should schedule your child’s first oral hygiene appointment when they reach their 1st birthday.
Dental problems in infants typically start from baby bottle decay or nursing.
Can gum disease strike little mouths too? Yep! Approximately half of all children between the ages of 2 and 3 have at least mild gum tissue inflammation.
Educate yourself on common infant oral care tips and daily hygiene needs to prevent common conditions. Healthy teeth and gums play an early role in how your child learns to speak clearly, to chew food properly, and to share a confident smile with others.
Treat Teeth and Gums with Gentle Care
Infant oral care begins before you can even see tooth buds in your infant’s mouth. The sugars in the milk and juices he drinks and/or the sugars found in the solid foods he will later eat affect gum health. You play a pivotal role in the development of good oral habits by cleaning your infant’s gums right after he is born.
Cleaning Infant Gums…Do You Know How?
Before Teeth Erupt – Follow steps twice a day; after breakfast and before bed
Begin by laying your infant comfortably on your lap so his head is close to your chest and you can see clearly into his mouth.
Rub a clean, damp, washcloth along the baby’s upper and lower gums.
When Teeth Begin to Erupt
Start brushing erupting teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and water.
Establish a regular schedule of infant oral care (brushing teeth/practicing flossing together) to help your child develop this healthy habit.
Plan and schedule regular visits
Schedule an Infant Oral Care Exam Today!
Infant oral care exams with our pediatric dentist will help you prevent early gum disease and tooth decay keeping your little one’s mouth healthy and strong. Our patient education coupled with our expert staff, can help answer your questions and prepare you for all the upcoming oral milestones your infant–soon to be child–will experience. Learn dental health tips, or schedule an appointment with us at THE DENTIST Dental Clinic today.
