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    Children and Oral Care

    By Patrick J. Soria, DDS | Blog | 0 comment | 31 July, 2018 | 0

    Teething

    Between three and nine months of age, a baby’s teeth start to come in. Most children will not get their full set of teeth until around age three. Some babies display little to no discomfort while teething while others may have moderate to sever symptoms. The common symptoms are:

     

    • Increased fussiness
    • Restlessness
    • Excessive drooling
    • Sensitive gums
    • Loss of appetite

     

    Teething can be a very stressful time for both the baby and parents. To help relieve your child’s discomfort you can try one of the following remedies:

     

    • Gently rub the gums with a clean finger
    • Rub the gums with a wet gauze pad
    • Give you baby a cold teething ring to chew on

     

    How to Clean Your Baby’s Teeth

    Baby’s mouths are exposed to sugary liquids when they drink from their bottles, which can lead to Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Thus, it is important to know how to properly care for your baby’s teeth, so they can be on their way to lifelong oral health.  For best results, follow these steps after each feeding:

     

    • Lay your baby on your lap with their head closest to your torso. You should be able to see directly into the baby’s mouth.
    • Brush the teeth with a soft bristle tooth brush and lukewarm water. Do not use toothpaste.

     

    First Dentist Appointment

    The ideal time to take your child to their first dentist appointment is within six months of their first tooth coming in, or by one year of age. However, if you have other concerns about your baby’s gums or teething process, don’t hesitate to make an earlier appointment.

     

    Brushing with Toothpaste

    Your child can begin brushing their teeth with toothpaste by age two. Always supervise your child to be sure they are reaching every tooth and not swallowing toothpaste. A proper brushing should tale between two and three minutes.

     

    Following these tips will start your child on an oral hygiene routine that will hopefully be the beginning to a long term healthy smile.

     

    If you have any questions about your baby’s teeth or the first time to visit our office, please give us a call at 440-354-0705 and we’d be happy to help.

    babies, children, oral health, pediatric tentistry, teething

    Patrick J. Soria, DDS

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