Infant Dentistry
Dental Health
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Safeguard your Infant’s Gums and Teeth:

The cute gummy smile requires attention. Wipe the gums gently with a moist cloth after feeding and before bedtime. It prevents the adherence of microbes to gums and flushes the microbes away. A pile of bacteria may damage your infant’s teeth. Toothpaste and toothbrush are not necessary before the first tooth pops out.

When Should I Take My Kid to the Dentist?

Though your baby’s tooth appears small, it requires care. They stay as a substitute for permanent teeth. Your child gets their first tooth around six months to 1 year. It is essential to consult a paediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts. Regular dental visits help you encounter your child’s oral development and hygiene. The dentist can track the oral issues earlier and treat them accordingly. Cavities are the potential enemies of milk teeth. The dentist teaches you about brushing and cleaning techniques to prevent dental caries. Diet also plays a significant role in your child’s growth and oral development.

Does my Baby Really Need a First Dental Visit?

In the first dental visit, the paediatric dentist will examine your baby’s mouth, look for any signs of decay, ensure that the teeth have erupted in a proper position, and do the preventive measures. The dentist also identifies the alignment of teeth, adequate bite, jaw growth, habit tracking of thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, and issues like tongue tie, lip tie, cleft lip, or palate.

A healthy infant’s teeth are essential for munching food, smiling, and speaking clearly. Your child will look up to you and learn good habits. Starting oral hygiene practices earlier helps your infant adapt to the daily routine. The first two teeth erupt in the lower jaw.

• Choose a soft toothbrush with a small head.
• A toothbrush with a large handle helps you to reach the tiny teeth.
• Wet your infant’s toothbrush in warm water before brushing. It softens the bristles and removes the debris from the toothbrush.
• Use a minimal amount of toothpaste, as the size of rice grain. You can use pea-sized toothpaste when your child becomes three years old.

What Should be your Contribution to your Infant’s Oral Care as a Parent?

Detecting dental issues at an earlier stage saves your infant from misery and tantrums! As a parent, your responsibility is to be aware of your child’s oral care.

Many paediatric dentists recommend using fluoride toothpaste after three years of age. Fluoride is a natural ingredient and acts against the formation of tooth cavities. It acts as a protective shield for your child’s teeth. There are many other agents using which you can prevent cavities and even reverse them during their early stages, in your kids.

• Pick your child’s favourite toothpaste flavour to encourage brushing.
• Two minutes of brushing twice a day is mandatory for good oral care.
• Replace the brush every 3 to 4 months.
• Teach your child to hold the brush at the age of 6 years.
• Make your child look into the mirror for proper brushing, and it helps to reach the molars.