At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces we advise patients to brush their children’s baby teeth as soon as they develop. Good dental hygiene starts at a young age and installs good habits in your children. Before your baby’s teeth come in, we encourage you to clean your baby’s gums with a warm cloth to clean off excess food and to keep their gums clean.
At the age of three, you can use a dab of toothpaste to brush your child’s teeth and just water and a soft-bristled toothbrush before they turn three. Preventing cavities is important because baby teeth act as placeholders for permanent teeth.
Remember to brush or wipe your baby’s teeth after every meal to prevent tooth decay. When tooth decay forms, it can lead to gum disease and then gingivitis which can cause spacing problems for their permanent teeth.
When your children are old enough, show them how to brush their teeth themselves. The younger children know how to brush and floss the more likely they are to carry those habits for the rest of their life.
To schedule an appointment, please visit one of the Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices located around the Phoenix area, or visit our website or call our offices.
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