Take Good Care of Baby’S Teeth
It is important to take care of the teeth of your precious baby from the infant stage. As soon as your baby's tooth starts appearing from the gums, they are immediately at risk of tooth decay and gum problems. Once the gum problems start appearing, you need to immediately consult a dentist. Fortunately, periodontal treatment cost is much lower due to the increasing gum problems.
Clean the baby's teeth regularly: Even if the teeth do not come out, you need to clean the baby's gums regularly with a moist cloth. After feeding, make it a regular habit to wipe the gums with wet cloth. The first tooth tends to come out after 6 months. As soon as the first tooth comes out, clean the tooth with a soft bristles tooth brush with just water regularly after feeding. Consult a dentist before using fluoride toothpaste. It is not advisable to use fluoride toothpaste before the age of 2 years. The other important tips that you should follow to avoid gum problems and tooth decay are - Do not dip the pacifier in honey or sugar and also do put your baby to bed with only a bottle of water. Avoid any food product other than water.
Signs of teething: These are some of the signs that you should notice when teething starts. These signs are drooling, sleeplessness and fussiness. If your baby is around 6 months and experience the above signs, do not panic, as these are signs of teething. Some babies tend to experience loss of appetite or chewing things. If your baby is suffering from diarrhea or rashes, then consult a doctor immediately, as these are not the signs of teething.
Tips to soothe sore gums: To help your baby with sore gums, you can use frozen teething ring or a chilled pacifier or a cold wet cloth to chew on. Do not give your baby, an over the counter pain reliever and also FDA has warned against the use of tropical teething gels or liquids containing benzocaine in the children of below 2 years of age, as this leads to fatal side effects. Hence avoid such medications. If you want to use pain reliever medications, consult your doctor first.
First dental visit: To clear your doubts on teething, use of fluoride toothpaste, use of any medications, make sure you take your baby for first dental visit, before his/her first birthday. In this way the baby, gets accustomed to the atmosphere from an early age. The doctor will conduct a thorough examination of the baby's teeth and gums and will also suggest some tips for better dental care. You can also clarify any doubts if you have any. For pleasant atmosphere, take your baby for dental visit in the daytime.
Importance of fluoride: fluoride is important to protect the enamel of the tooth and also to develop resistance against tooth decay. Fluoride is important for babies to strengthen the new teeth. Based on the amount of fluoride in drinking water, your dentists would prescribe the fluoride supplements after the age of 2 years, in the form of liquids or tablets.
Clean the baby's teeth regularly: Even if the teeth do not come out, you need to clean the baby's gums regularly with a moist cloth. After feeding, make it a regular habit to wipe the gums with wet cloth. The first tooth tends to come out after 6 months. As soon as the first tooth comes out, clean the tooth with a soft bristles tooth brush with just water regularly after feeding. Consult a dentist before using fluoride toothpaste. It is not advisable to use fluoride toothpaste before the age of 2 years. The other important tips that you should follow to avoid gum problems and tooth decay are - Do not dip the pacifier in honey or sugar and also do put your baby to bed with only a bottle of water. Avoid any food product other than water.
Signs of teething: These are some of the signs that you should notice when teething starts. These signs are drooling, sleeplessness and fussiness. If your baby is around 6 months and experience the above signs, do not panic, as these are signs of teething. Some babies tend to experience loss of appetite or chewing things. If your baby is suffering from diarrhea or rashes, then consult a doctor immediately, as these are not the signs of teething.
Tips to soothe sore gums: To help your baby with sore gums, you can use frozen teething ring or a chilled pacifier or a cold wet cloth to chew on. Do not give your baby, an over the counter pain reliever and also FDA has warned against the use of tropical teething gels or liquids containing benzocaine in the children of below 2 years of age, as this leads to fatal side effects. Hence avoid such medications. If you want to use pain reliever medications, consult your doctor first.
First dental visit: To clear your doubts on teething, use of fluoride toothpaste, use of any medications, make sure you take your baby for first dental visit, before his/her first birthday. In this way the baby, gets accustomed to the atmosphere from an early age. The doctor will conduct a thorough examination of the baby's teeth and gums and will also suggest some tips for better dental care. You can also clarify any doubts if you have any. For pleasant atmosphere, take your baby for dental visit in the daytime.
Importance of fluoride: fluoride is important to protect the enamel of the tooth and also to develop resistance against tooth decay. Fluoride is important for babies to strengthen the new teeth. Based on the amount of fluoride in drinking water, your dentists would prescribe the fluoride supplements after the age of 2 years, in the form of liquids or tablets.
