Wondering when babies get teeth and how to take care of them? We’ve got the answers to all your questions.
It’s important to care for baby gums before teeth erupt, as “oral care begins before the first tooth appears,” Ocegueda says. Experts recommend using a wet washcloth, damp gauze, infant gum brush or ato gently clean the gums. This is important because “residual sugars in breast milk and formula may spur bacteria growth,” Ocegueda explains. Lerman also recommends gently wiping baby’s gums after feedings to get rid of any milk residue.
Watching a baby tooth come in can be a painfully slow but, nevertheless, exciting event for you and your little one. Set your kiddo up for success by teaching them good oral hygiene and healthy habits as soon as you see that first little tooth poking through baby’s gummy smile., DMD, MSD, is a pediatric dentist with over 30 years of experience and a private practice, Cipes Pediatric Dentistry, located in West Hartford, Connecticut.
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