When baby teeth appear and how to care for them?

Baby teeth erupt around 6 months of age. On a case-by-case basis, the eruption period can be staggered, meaning that teeth may erupt earlier or later than 6 months. If by the age of one year your child has not erupted any teeth, a visit to the paediatric dentist for a dental check-up is necessary.

An child oral cavity should be cleaned before the teeth erupt. Clean both the tongue and gums with sterile gauze twice a day or just after each meal to keep the oral cavity clean and to get the baby used to the routine. After the first tooth erupts, it should also be cleaned, and this time a special soft toothbrush can be used. To be able to brush your child’s teeth, they should be lying down in bed. Toothpaste should not be used for brushing very young children, and fluoride toothpaste should not be used for older children up to the age of 6.

When teeth can be cleaned to prevent tooth decay?

Parents need to be aware that their children’s teeth are prone to decay from the moment they appear in the oral cavity. As a result, decay prevention methods can be used soon after the eruption of baby teeth. As soon as the teeth emerge, brushing can begin and it is important that this is done before bedtime. Another important thing to know is that a baby should never fall asleep with a bottle in its mouth, except when it contains water. A bottle containing milk, formula or fruit juice damages the little ones teeth and makes them prone to decay, especially the front teeth (those that come into contact with the bottle).