Monday, January 16, 2012

Dental care for infants aged 0-24 months

Generally, dental diseases and disorders in children is one of disruption in the process of growth and development of children. Since baby teeth begin to grow, parents must take responsibility to clean their baby teeth. Although children's teeth are just baby teeth whose existence is only temporary, but the health of milk teeth affect the dental health of children in the future. Therefore, as parents need to know how to care for your child's teeth as a baby in the right way, so that oral health of children is resolved.


How to care for the baby's mouth at the age of 0-6 months:
1. Clean your baby's gums with a damp cloth, at least two times a day
2. Do not allow your baby to sleep while drinking milk with a bottle of milk.
3. Finished breastfeeding, remember to clean the baby's mouth with a damp cloth
4. Do not add a sweet taste in the bottle of milk with honey or something sweet.
How to care for baby's mouth and teeth at the age of 7-12 months:1. Ask your pediatrician or your dentist if your baby is getting enough fluoride
2. Remember to clean your baby's mouth with a damp cloth (not wet at all), after feeding.
3. Do not let the baby sleep with a bottle of milk (while drinking milk from a bottle) except water.
4. Give your baby water if you want to drink milk beyond schedule
5. When the teeth begin to grow, start clean with a damp cloth. Clean every surface of the tooth and the gum line between teeth carefully, because the food is often left on the surface.
6. When baby teeth begin to grow, start using a small toothbrush with soft surfaces and nylon.
7. Do not use toothpaste and remember to always wet the toothbrush with water.
8. Check with your child's teeth to the dentist, after 6 months from the first tooth erupts, or when age children a year.
How to care for baby's mouth and teeth at the age of 13-24 months:
1. Begin to introduce fluoride toothpaste
2. Do not let the child sleep with a bottle of milk (while drinking milk from the bottle), except water.
3. Use a pea-sized toothpaste green.
4. Brush your teeth at least twice a day (after breakfast and before bed at night)
5. Use a soft toothbrush nylon material.
6. Replace toothbrushes every three months or when the brush hairs are damaged.
7. Be a role model by practicing oral health care habits and do regular checkups to the dentist every 6 months.
8. Familiarize your child to eat healthy snacks such as fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
9. Avoid snacks that contain sugar.


Recommended :NUK/Gerber Gerber Grins and Giggles Infant Tooth and Gum Cleanser, 1.4 Ounce.

Product Features

  • Baby soft finger brush fits an adult finger snuggly
  • Feels gentle on baby's tender gums
  • Contains no fluoride

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Grins and giggles infant tooth and gum cleanser.

Product Description

Grins and giggles infant tooth and gum cleanser.


Share on :

7 comments:

campingguide said...

It's important to visit your dentist every 6 months to make sure you're taking good care of your teeth and that your teeth and gums are healthy.

Children Dentists

childrendentistsca said...

You want to do everything that you can to keep your children healthy. This is something that extends past regular doctors visits and immunizations. You also have to think hard about children dental care. What is hard about this is that there are very few health insurance plans today that offer that type of coverage, but it is just as important as any other type of medical coverage that you can get.

child dental care

Unknown said...

I truly like to reading your post. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a nice information.
treatment for gingivitis.

John Moran said...

Pretty good post. I just came across your site and wanted to say that I have truly loved reading through your blog posts.


Sterling Heights Dentist

Unknown said...

I think it is very important for our kids to learn how to brush their teeth as early as possible. Teaching them how to brush at a young age is really not easy so parents or guardians must think of tricks or some sort of activity to make them fascinated with keeping their teeth clean. It’s nice to have healthy, white teeth while growing up.

Dr. Ben Aghabeigi Birmingham

Unknown said...

Tooth cavities can be easily be prevented by good oral health, however some additional steps can be incurred to maintain your child’s tooth against the attack of cavities. You can use toothpaste which contains fluoride. Thanks for these information's .

Dental implants

dentalarts said...

Yes, really a nice post with more useful information. thanks!

Dental Implants Dentist NJ

Post a Comment

 
© Copyright Dont Worry Be Healthy 2011 - Some rights reserved | Powered by Blogger.com.
Template Design by Herdiansyah Hamzah | Published by Borneo Templates and Theme4all