Generally, dental diseases and disorders in children is one of disruption in the process of growth and development of children. Since baby teeth begin to grow, parents must take responsibility to clean their baby teeth. Although children's teeth are just baby teeth whose existence is only temporary, but the health of milk teeth affect the dental health of children in the future. Therefore, as parents need to know how to care for your child's teeth as a baby in the right way, so that oral health of children is resolved.
How to care for the baby's mouth at the age of 0-6 months:
Clean your baby's gums with a damp cloth, at least two times a day
Do not allow your baby to sleep while drinking milk with a bottle of milk.
Finished breastfeeding, remember to clean the baby's mouth with a damp cloth
Do not add a sweet taste in the bottle of milk with honey or something sweet.
How to care for baby's mouth and teeth at the age of 7-12 months:
Ask your pediatrician or your dentist if your baby is getting enough fluoride
Remember to clean your baby's mouth with a damp cloth (not wet at all), after feeding.
Do not let the baby sleep with a bottle of milk (while drinking milk from a bottle) except water.
Give your baby water if you want to drink milk beyond schedule
When the teeth begin to grow, start clean with a damp cloth. Clean every surface of the tooth and the gum line between teeth carefully, because the food is often left on the surface.
When baby teeth begin to grow, start using a small toothbrush with soft surfaces and nylon.
Do not use toothpaste and remember to always wet the toothbrush with water.
Check with your child's teeth to the dentist, after 6 months from the first tooth erupts, or when age children a year.
How to care for baby's mouth and teeth at the age of 13-24 months:
Begin to introduce fluoride toothpaste
Do not let the child sleep with a bottle of milk (while drinking milk from the bottle), except water.
Use a pea-sized toothpaste green.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day (after breakfast and before bed at night)
Use a soft toothbrush nylon material.
Replace toothbrushes every three months or when the brush hairs are damaged.
Be a role model by practicing oral health care habits and do regular checkups to the dentist every 6 months.
Familiarize your child to eat healthy snacks such as fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
Avoid snacks that contain sugar.
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