Brushing Baby's Teeth

By Poonam Sharma

The gums and first teeth can be cleaned with a wet cloth, gauze pad or infant toothbrush. Brush your baby's teeth the moment they appear, and try to get into a routine of brushing them twice a day, after getting up in the morning and before retiring for bed.

While providing toothpaste to your baby do watch the flouride content. You must use only a bit of fluoride toothpaste on a small toothbrush for your baby as too much of it can lead to a condition called fluorosis. If you are unsure which toothpaste to choose consult your doctor.

Be an ideal to the child by brushing your own teeth daily and teach baby about good teeth hygiene.

Once you get your baby into a routine of brushing from an early age, he or she can carry this routine into the second and third year when they will want to start brushing themselves.