How To Start Caring For Teeth
Childhood tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood illness, causing pain, problems with eating, improper speech development and learning difficulties. Caring for your child's teeth from birth is one of the most important things you can do for a lifetime of good dental health. Try these dental tips for babies to keep your child's teeth healthy and clean throughout their life.
Start Caring for Teeth Early
If you care for your child's teeth from birth, routine dental care will become a part of their daily routine and not something they fight. Start by using a gentle washcloth to wipe your child's gums after their bottle or nursing session soon after they are born. Once their first tooth emerges, use a gentle toothbrush and a rice-sized