It should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or as a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional who is fully aware of and familiar with the specifics of your case. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with regard to any questions you may have relating to a medical condition or treatment.
The short answer is that they do. The short answer here is that you should not wait. This technique requires two adults and works as follows: The two adults should sit facing each other, with their knees touching.
Make sure the child is in a stable position and cannot fall. Play some music while brushing. Turn on a fun song that lasts about two minutes, and let your child know that when the song is done, it will be time to rinse.
Alternatively, sing a song specifically related to tooth brushing. Tell silly stories as you brush to make things fun. Trying a fun flavor of toothpaste can help, too. Schedule An Appointment. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. Close this dialog window Review for. Back to story Comment on this project.
Tell us what you think Thanks for adding your feedback. All rights reserved. Use a clean, damp washcloth, a gauze pad, or a finger brush to gently wipe clean the first teeth and the front of the tongue, after meals and at bedtime. Pediatric dentists prefer you use toothbrushes moistened with water and no more than a rice-grain size smear of fluoride toothpaste. Brushes should be very soft and with no more than three rows of bristles a pediatric dentist or your pharmacist can help you find the finger brushes and a proper baby toothbrush.
Toss any toothbrushes that have become rough at the edges or that are more than two to four months old, because mouth bacteria can begin to build up. Pediatric dentists recommend cleaning baby's gums after feedings. Doing so helps fight bacterial growth and promotes good oral health long before baby's first teeth start to appear.
Rather than cleaning baby's gums with a toothbrush, try a soft, damp cloth, or even a soft rubber or silicone finger brush. They're both gentle options with a nubby texture babies tend to love. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry AAPD recommends using cavity-preventing fluoride toothpaste starting with baby's very first tooth , rather than waiting until age 2 as was previously recommended.
Use a rice-grain-sized smear of toothpaste for your baby or toddler, graduating to a pea-sized dollop by age 3. Don't worry if your baby swallows some of the toothpaste as she almost certainly will.
In such a small quantity, it won't cause any damage. Starting in the second year, you can teach your toddler to spit after brushing. Your older baby or toddler will probably want to try her hand at brushing herself; let her give it a go if she has the dexterity and doesn't just get frustrated , but be sure to follow up with a more thorough cleaning of your own before bed.
To encourage her interest in brushing her teeth, try a fun brush with a favorite character and bright color. Also let her watch you take good care of your own teeth, so she learns that it's a habit to keep for life. Unfortunately, not every baby loves having her teeth cleaned — and when baby is teething and her gums are sore and tender, she might be especially resistant.
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