A Reminder to
Parents: Early Dental Visits Essential to Children's
Health
• Begin oral care early. Wipe the baby's gums with a wet washcloth or a clean gauze pad after each feeding.
• Babies and toddlers should finish their naptime and bedtime bottles before going to bed. Never allow your baby or toddler to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juices or sweetened liquids OR a pacifier dipped in sugar or honey.
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• Begin oral care early. Wipe the baby's gums with a wet washcloth or a clean gauze pad after each feeding.
• Babies and toddlers should finish their naptime and bedtime bottles before going to bed. Never allow your baby or toddler to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juices or sweetened liquids OR a pacifier dipped in sugar or honey.
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Take Care of Your
Child's Smile for Life
At home, parents can clean an infant’s gums with a clean, damp cloth, and teach older children brushing techniques. The best way to teach a child proper oral hygiene is to lead by good example, advises Dr. Bauer.
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At home, parents can clean an infant’s gums with a clean, damp cloth, and teach older children brushing techniques. The best way to teach a child proper oral hygiene is to lead by good example, advises Dr. Bauer.
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A Healthy Mouth
for Your Baby
• Clean the teeth at least once a day. It's best to clean them right before bedtime.
• Young children cannot get their teeth clean by themselves. Until they are 7 or 8 years old, you will need to help them brush.
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• Clean the teeth at least once a day. It's best to clean them right before bedtime.
• Young children cannot get their teeth clean by themselves. Until they are 7 or 8 years old, you will need to help them brush.
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