More on Infant Dental Care

We know you thought you had enough to worry about in the realm of child rearing. It’s not our intention to overload you with parental duties; think of our advice as long-term suggestions that will help your children be happier and healthier. It’s no secret that early development of healthy habits will help them later. It’s also no secret that healthy, functional teeth will help your children lead successful and fulfilling lives. Healthy teeth will help them eat well, speak well, and present well when it comes time for personal and professional opportunities. Don’t worry about these elements of your children’s lives; be proactive in setting them up to live the way that they will want to live.
Let’s say you’ve made the wise decision to take your child to the dentist around their first birthday. What will be on the agenda? They’re really going to just check for decay in the existing teeth, check the health of the gums, and ask you some questions about your child’s life. One element that will likely be covered is the presence of fluoride in your water. We’re not going to recommend that you move your family to a city that has fluoride but you should be prepared for some supplemental suggestions if you don’t have fluoride in your drinking water. (You might want to check out https://shop.dentaloptimizer.com/brands/Loloz.html for an alternative to fluoride supplements. These treats help kill harmful oral bacteria and taste great too!)
The beginning of teething is a great time to really focus on the health of your child’s mouth. It’s considered to be a time where bacterial colonies can begin to take hold because of the transitions taking place in the gums and new teeth. Your dentist will be able to suggest ways to combat risks during this time. Please be careful using over-the-counter pain-relieving gels with your infant- you don’t want your child to get too much of the toxicity from these products.
For brushing you can start out doing the activity for them using an age-appropriate brush. (Your dentist will likely give you one.) As they acquire the dexterity you can let your child do some of the brushing but please monitor them! Over time you can show them the proper circular motion that removes the most bacteria. Always use a soft brush, even for yourself.
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