Easy Baby Teeth Care Tips

Our babies are our most cherished joys of our lives and all it takes is his/her smile to brighten up our entire day. A milestone in a baby’s life is when he/she gets their first baby tooth. It is a signal that our baby is growing quickly however it is an added responsibility of caring for their teeth so as to help them keep their teeth healthy. It is  important to know how we should care for them. This is a general information about how to look after baby teeth.

Why are baby teeth so special?

Yes, we all know that baby teeth exfoliates  one day to give space for the adult teeth to grow, but what we are not much aware of is their importance in the mouth. First off, they are required for smiling, eating, and speaking. Baby teeth keep the space in the jaws for the adult teeth to grow without any trouble.
Also a decayed (cavities) baby teeth can be stressful for child to eat well, keep him or her away from school. When cavities are deeper, a visit to dentist at that time can be stressful for whole family as it may require more complex treatment.
Typically, a child’s first baby tooth erupts around six month but it can vary. As soon as we notice the first baby tooth, it's time to introduce brushing or cleaning of teeth by parents/carer. Baby teeth start exfoliateing or falling out when he or she is around six years old however it can vary. This is the time we also notice first adult molars. Do not forget to talk to the Northcote dentist about maintaining your baby's teeth.


Care for your child’s smile

Introduce the child to the basics of brushing by using a soft-bristled brush on their teeth. Schedule an appointment with your dentist for getting the best guidance on how to care.. Few tips you can care for the baby teeth are:

1. A Balanced Diet: It is crucial to monitor what your child eats or drinks, as this would immediately affect the baby teeth. Try to not give him or her anything packed with sugar or acidic, specially at sleep time as they can affect the teeth enamel and put them at a high risk of dental cavities.

2. Brush Teeth: Ensure to introduce brushing early on and make it as fun. It's okay for them to chew the brush. Use appropriate tooth paste in very small amount and brush their teeth to remove all the food attached. Do not forget to clean their tongue as well!

3. Visit a Dentist: This is a significant part that must not be missed, no matter what. Your child’s dentist would  examine their tooth, give proper advice. Children visiting dentist early on have positive experience with oral health.

Fluoride toothpaste is the best option you would get when it comes to cleaning the baby’s teeth, two times each day however we respect if one wishes to use non floridated teeth. Talk to your dentist to know what is the amount you should use. Dentist can suggest sealants that protect the teeth from cavities or if we need space maintainer or fillings.

Conclusion: Northcote Family Dental is one of the oldest dental clinic situated at 181A High Street. Also known to be the most reliable emergency dental clinic in Northcote, the clinic has been serving the entire community for more than sixty years. The clinic is in partnership with smile.com.au and it also supports CDBS (Child Dental Benefits Schedule) for eligible children. Should you want to know more about the services, or book an appointment with the dentist, get in touch with Northcote Family Dental by dialling (03) 9481 5747.