Lately, our family practice is growing very organically…and by that we mean there are lots of new babies coming into our patients lives! Congratulations to all of the new moms and dads, and what better timing for a review of keeping your little ones mouth healthy. First, you can expect the first teeth to show-up around 6 months, which is why we recommend baby’s first dental visit at the 1st birthday. At this visit, we will make a friendly introduction to the dental office and work with the parents on the best ways to take care of the baby teeth. Most importantly, the little ones will find our pirate treasure box at the end of the visit! This important visit will set us up for a lifetime of comfortable dental care by starting him/her out with a fun, non-invasive introduction to the dental office.
Three key tips for taking care of baby:
1. Milk has sugar – so don’t put baby to bed with a bottle full of sugar every night.
2. Use a washcloth over your finger to brush until baby is big enough for the real thing.
3. You’ll have to help them brush until they turn 8, then they have the skills to take over.
Have more questions about pediatric dentistry? Get them answered here: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/pediatric-dentistry-odontopediatria
Three key tips for taking care of baby:
1. Milk has sugar – so don’t put baby to bed with a bottle full of sugar every night.
2. Use a washcloth over your finger to brush until baby is big enough for the real thing.
3. You’ll have to help them brush until they turn 8, then they have the skills to take over.
Have more questions about pediatric dentistry? Get them answered here: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/pediatric-dentistry-odontopediatria
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