Monday 14 March 2016

Infant Oral Care: Brushing, Flossing, and Cavities

A toothless smile of a baby can warm up the most sullen of hearts.

Pregnant women often read up a lot about the overall health care of their baby. The correct ways to feed them, bathe them, hold them and even put them to sleep interests all would-be-mothers. An aspect of the baby’s health that is overlooked is the oral care. There are several misconceptions associated with oral care of babies and toddlers, let’s try to eliminate them.

Infant Oral Care at Dentzz
  • No teeth, no care: Mothers of new born babies often believe that because the baby is missing teeth, their mouth does not require any cleaning. This is an unhealthy practice that is dangerous to your baby’s health. A mouth has bacteria irrespective of the person’s age. It is important to clean the mouth of babies right from birth. Use a damp and soft piece of cloth to clean the gums of your baby. With your finger, try and clean the tongue.
  • Teething troubles: The first set of baby teeth generally appear after four months to a year of birth. Most parents, assume that because this is not the permanent teeth of the baby, it does not require care. Milk teeth are the foundation of permanent teeth. It is important that you care for your toddlers teeth soon after they appear. Use a soft brush and a toothpaste to clean your child’s mouth.

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