Expectant Mothers & Brushing Info

Here are some tips on how to keep that little smile healthy from the start!

A Few Tips:

• The best way to spot signs of problems is to bring your baby in for a dental check-up as soon as teeth appear or by his or her first birthday.

• Wipe your baby’s gums with a soft, clean cloth after feedings and at bedtime.

  This helps wipe away milk sugar and bacteria that together can cause cavities on erupted teeth.

• After nursing, dip your clean hands into a warm glass of water and gently move around the mouth and cheeks to wipe away existing breast milk.

  Alternatively, if teeth are present, dip a small small toothbrush into warm water and gently brush his or her teeth & repeat.

• After bottle feeding, encourage your child to drink water (using a different bottle) at the same temperature as the milk to wash away existing milk.

• Limit pacifier use as much as possible! We know this is difficult, however, very important for proper maxillofacial growth & development.

• For more info also visit here: HealthyChildren.org/tinyteeth