WHEN SHOULD YOU START BRUSHING BABY'S TEETH?
Start cleaning your baby's teeth twice a day as soon as you see his first little tooth bud emerging. If you start early, your baby will get used to the idea and maybe even enjoy the experience. Your baby's first tooth will most likely be a bottom front one, appearing when he's about sic month old. However, the time a baby's first tooth appears can vary hugely . A few babies are born with a tooth, whereas others still have no teeth by the time they're .one.
Your baby will eventually have 20 milk teeth, all of which should be through by the time e is about two-and-a-half years old.It's best to brush your child's teeth for him until he's three and supervise closely until he's at least seven.
WHAT SORT OF TOOTHBRUSH DO I NEED FOR MY BABY?
Choose one with soft nylon bristles and a small head. This will allow you to reach all parts of your baby's of your baby's mouth easily and comfortably as each new tooth emerges .Look at the packaging to see what age range the brush is designed for. Replace your baby's toothbrush regularly, about every one month to three months,. If the bristles start to spread out, it's a sign that the toothbrush needs to be changed.
You won't need more than a smear of toothpaste when your child is under three. A thin film of paste covering less than three-quarters of the brush will be fine. Encourage your baby to spit after a tooth clean . This an be easier said than done with a young baby, so don't worry if it takes him a while to get the hang of it. The idea is to gradually teach your baby good toothcare habits that will last a lifetime. Don't let your baby eat or lick toothpaste from the tube. Choose a toothpaste that doesn't have a tasty, fruity flavours so your baby learns that toothpastes aren't food. Swallowing large amounts of fluoride can damage teeth , giving them a mottled effect and may even make your baby sick or give him diarrhoea. Once he's here you can use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the brush.
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