This whole parenting thing might be new or many, and many may often find themselves confuse and exhausted. To guide you through the various steps of taking care of your baby there are plenty of information available online. Dental care for kids is as much as important as for adults. Tooth decay is very much common in toddlers, and most of them will get tooth decay even before starting Kindergarten.
As a parent what can be done to prevent tooth decay of their baby isn't that difficult. According to Baby Center, parents can do certain tasks routinely so that the baby can have the shiniest smile for you to be proud. From the growth of very first teeth be vigilant and perform routine mouth checkups of the baby. Use plain water and a clean cloth to wipe baby's teeth gently, and that should do it.
When toddler reaches the age two to three years, a soft bristle toothbrush should be used. Many toothbrushes in the market that are designed specifically for babies. Do not use toothpaste as it contains fluoride and may cause some health risks for the baby. Just a use toothbrush with plain water and lightly rub it against the teeth.
According to Child Development Info, another main reason that causes tooth decay in infants is giving them milk at night time. Most of the formula powder milk contains sugar and research have proved that babies that are fed with such methods at night have a higher chance of tooth decay. The reason behind it is sugar present in the formula promotes tooth decay. Breastfeeding is advised and recommended by most of the pediatricians.
Last, of all, parents ought to take their babies for monthly dental checkups because it never hurts to be safe than sorry. Visiting dentist can start as early as from the age of two. This way if the toddler faces any issue the dentist will be able to combat it in time so there is nothing to worry.
