Healthy teeth in infants - the merit of their parents

Probably not in vain nature is provided so that the teeth of babies erupt much later than the moment of birth. And how happy parents crumbs to this event. But against the background of such happiness, many admit a very big mistake: they think that it is too early to think about caring for the baby's teeth.

Erection of the first anterior incisors in a child, as a rule, occurs at the age of 6-8 months. But such age limits do not have clear limitations, but are only an average indicator. In some babies, the first tooth may appear in 3 months, while others smile with a nice toothless smile and up to a year. Just a couple of decades ago, pediatric pediatricians were categorical in this matter, recommended to go to the dentist if the baby did not make the parents happy with this event for a year, in our time it's quite normal. The same categorical was observed with regard to the sequence of this process: it was believed that the first must necessarily appear lower teeth in infants, and only then the upper ones. But this statement has already lost its relevance today, as many kids proved its nonprincipality. Therefore, modern pediatricians can recommend the use of pediatric dentistry only if the teeth of the babies do not erupt even after a year.

Those moms and dads, whose kids have already pleased with their first tooth, do not relax. And even if the child is completely breastfed, it is necessary to introduce a two-time cleaning of the teeth in the daily routine.

The first teeth in babies are very tiny, but much depends on caring for them. However, do not immediately rush to buy a toothbrush for a child , before that, the baby should still grow. And while he can not use this hygienic device on his own, using it for the intended purpose, parents should brush their teeth by themselves. This will require a normal medical bandage and boiled water. One of the parents should, wrapping a finger with a bandage, moisten it with water and rub the teeth of his child. This procedure is recommended to be carried out twice a day. Particular attention when cleaning should be turned and in the language, where a lot of various bacteria accumulate, forming a white coating. It is enough to hold several times on the surface of the tongue with a "bandaged" finger, this will prevent a lot of health problems from crumbs. Do not do this all just for pro forma, many parents say: "We brush our teeth ." Actually, they are too lazy to do this, and they are doing everything wrong, which in the future will cause many problems.

More conscious children from the age of 1.4 already successfully repeat parental actions and movements. Consequently, at this age it is already possible to purchase a baby brush for a child with soft bristles. To use toothpaste doctors are not recommended, since most of the babies just swallow. However, in those situations where crumbs show increased attention to toothpaste, it is still better to buy, otherwise the child will certainly find the opportunity to try the adult paste. To buy children the means for cleaning teeth should be as carefully as possible and focus on the composition, not the price. In such pastes, the absence of fluoride is mandatory, which can negatively affect the health of a small man at such an early age.

Only by starting to brush your teeth from babies since birth, parents will be able to hope that for their child a visit to the dentist will be a joyful event. And, most importantly, the little one does not know what a painful toothache is, and his healthy white teeth will be visible with every happy smile.