babies need dental care since birth. One should consider cleaning baby’s gum using a piece of wet cotton. As soon as the first tooth appears, you’ll need to buy the first little toothbrush for your baby. Consult your doctor about the best toothbrush to be used with toddlers.

When Should Babies Get Their Teeth Brushed?

As soon as you see the first tooth coming out of the gum it’s time to start brushing his little tooth.

Washing babies’ teeth that early will make him used to take care of his teeth daily.

When the baby starts showing more teeth he’ll need to get his teeth brushed using a toothbrush and water. It’s advised not to use toothpaste with children before 2 years old. By the time your baby is 2 years and a half he’ll have developed 20 milk teeth.

How to Brush My Babies Teeth?

It can be difficult to get your baby to let you brush his teeth every day, but It’s better safe than sorry.

Brush gently in circular movements, especially on the areas where the teeth and gum are connected.

After the child is 2 years old you can use fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-size amount of toothpaste. Brush his teeth for 2-3 minutes. Brush twice a day, at bedtime and during the day. Don’t rinse the toothpaste, just spit. Toddlers should never swallow toothpaste or eat it from the tube.

How to Avoid Teeth Problems

The main reason behind tooth decay is sugars. If your baby has a sweet tooth like all the other kids, then Eating sugary food more frequently is one of the main risk factors. Sugary food and drink should be offered only during meals.

When your baby is hungry between meals, offer tooth-friendly foods.

Taking care of babies’ teeth is important and he’ll thank you for it later. Now it’s your turn. Get your kid’s toothbrush ready.

Compiled using information from

Baby Center UK

www.dentalhealth.ie