Baby teeth cleaning?
⚡ Short answer: Baby teeth cleaning starts when the first tooth appears.
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baby teeth cleaning?
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Baby teeth cleaning starts when the first tooth appears. Even a tiny tooth at the gum line can accumulate food residue and plaque.
Once a day, especially after the last meal in the evening, cleaning is sufficient. You can use a finger toothbrush or a soft, small-headed baby toothbrush. Regarding toothpaste use: from the first tooth onwards, use a rice grain-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste for children (containing 1000 ppm fluoride). This amount is sufficient until age 3; after age 3, it increases to pea size.
Making tooth brushing playful makes it a natural part of the routine. In babies who sleep with a bottle, milk/formula remaining in the mouth at night increases cavity risk, so cleaning after the last feed is especially important.
The first dental visit should be made within 6 months after the first tooth appears or by age 1 at the latest.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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