- Do not share saliva with your baby. Avoid licking their pacifiers, pre-chewing their food or sharing spoons.
- After every feeding ensure you are wiping baby's gums with a clean and damp washcloth. This will assist in plaque removal.
- When the first sign of teeth start poking through the gums, brush them gently with a childrens toothbrush and a very small amount of toothpaste.
- Help brush your child's teeth until around age 8 when they can do it themselves. When they brush alone, supervise them making sure they brush thoroughly and spit out the toothpaste after.
Only
put formula, breast milk or water in bottles for baby. Infants
should not be put to bed with a bottle.- If your child uses a pacifier do not dip it in anything sweet such as sugar, honey or other sweet liquids. Use a clean one every time.
- By your child's 1st birthday, try to encourage them to drink from a cup. Try avoiding using sippy cups with sweetened drinks.
- You know the benefits of eating healthy, so encourage healthy eating habits for your child. A diet with lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains.
- During snack time serve nutritious snacks, and try to limit sweets to mealtimes.
- Talk to your dentist to make sure your child is getting the right amount of fluoride needed.
If
you have any questions, or concerns call Woodbridge
Kids today and set up an appointment.
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