Baby Teething
Baby Teething
Baby’s Oral Care & Hygiene
Good oral care for babies starts even before their first tooth appears. Parents should get the habit of cleaning infant’s gums as they have special oral health needs that every new parent should know about. These include protecting against bottle decay and assuring your child is getting adequate fluoride. Baby teeth have essential functions: * allow an infant to eat a good diet * allow for proper jaw growth * give the face its form and appearance * assist in the formation of proper speech * act as “space savers” for permanent teeth Begin by gently wiping your baby’s gums [...]
Caring For Your Teething Baby
Teething can be a stressful event for you and your baby. That one, single, minute, and oh so miniscule body part can be the cause of a huge amount of pain and discomfort for your baby. Deciduous (temporary) teeth often start to show up around 4-7 months. You may even be surprised that some babies are already born with a tooth, which is attributed to excessive calcium intake of the mother. To prepare you for the upcoming sleepless nights and fussy episodes, you must know the average time when your baby’s primary dentition would emerge. TEETH AGE Incisors (top and [...]