{"id":13402,"date":"2023-04-06T06:02:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/?p=13402"},"modified":"2023-04-06T06:02:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:02:44","slug":"dental-health-tips-babies-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/dental-health-tips-babies-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Health Tips For Babies And Toddlers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is vital to take the dental health of babies and toddlers seriously, as cavities, also known as tooth decay, is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=_-165.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">one of the chronic childhood diseases in the United States<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. There are any other <a href=_-155.html>dental problems that affect your little ones<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Cavities can cause infections and pain, affecting the toddler&#8217;s speaking, eating, learning, and playing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also,<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=mm6541e18711.html?s_cid=mm6541e1_w\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0statistics<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0have shown that children with poor oral health, miss school more often and receive lower grades than children who don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So in this article, we will look at the best dental health advice for babies and toddlers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dental Health Advice For Babies And Toddlers<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13417 aligncenter\" src=_-166.html alt=\"Dental Health Tips For Babies And Toddlers\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/depositphotos_60244573-stock-photo-girl-smiling-while-brushing-her-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/depositphotos_60244573-stock-photo-girl-smiling-while-brushing-her.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We will look at dental health advice for babies and toddlers separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Babies:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use a soft clean cloth or gauze pad to wipe their gums twice a day, in the morning after the first feeding and before bed, to remove sugars and bacteria that can cause any infection. Also, you can clean the child&#8217;s gum after each meal. When doing this, place the child in a comfortable position where you can quickly see inside their mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When they start developing teeth, get a soft small\u2011bristled toothbrush and wash them with plain water. Place the toothbrush bristles along the teeth and against the gum line. Gently brush in a circular motion. Since the teeth are still tender, brushing back and front can hurt the baby&#8217;s gums and teeth. Also, remember to rush the tongue with the toothbrush.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consult our doctor about fluoride toothpaste before you use it on babies to avoid any form of complication. If you must use fluoride toothpaste, use only a size of a grain of rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit the dentist when your baby turns a year old to detect any dental problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Toddlers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use fluoride toothpaste on a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth twice a day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Help the child <a href=_-167.html>brush their teeth<\/a> until they learn how to brush. Ensure to observe them and that they use pea-sized toothpaste and spit out when they are done, rather than swallow it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use tap water that <\/span>contains fluoride for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=_-161.html>Visit the dentist<\/a> regularly for checkups. The child&#8217;s dentist can apply dental sealants when it is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other Dental Health Advice For Babies And Toddlers include:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Below are some of the other dental advice that will be helpful to the dental health of your babies and toddlers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be watchful about what your child eats or drinks throughout the day. This is because the sugar in the child&#8217;s food or drink turns to acid after 20 minutes in the child&#8217;s mouth. This is why washing your child&#8217;s mouth after each meal is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remove the breast from the baby&#8217;s mouth if they fall asleep while breastfeeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid night feeding and on-demand feedings when the baby&#8217;s first tooth comes up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Begin to wean your baby from a bottle to a cup upon their first birthday.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid using a bottle as a pacifier. Use a bottle only during feeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do not put your baby to sleep with a bottle of breast milk formula.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you inculcate the habit of <a href=_-168.html>brushing their teeth twice a day<\/a> to maintain proper oral hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fluoride toothpaste is best for babies and toddlers because it makes their teeth strong and protects them from tooth decay.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Priority should be given to the dental health of babies and toddlers, as dental problems at this stage can interfere with speaking, hearing, and learning. Be watchful as you put into action the above tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is vital to take the dental health of babies and toddlers seriously, as cavities, also known as tooth decay, is\u00a0one of the chronic childhood diseases in the United States. There are any other dental problems that affect your little ones. Cavities can cause infections and pain, affecting the toddler&#8217;s speaking, eating, learning, and playing. 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