It is recommended you print or copy this page. It will prove to be a valuable resource to you as your baby grows and develops. Refer to it as a gentle reminder concerning your baby's dental care during their first 2 years.
Birth to 6 months
· Clean mouth with clean cloth or gauze after every feed and particularly at bed time
· Avoid very frequent feeding unless recommended by your doctor
· Regulate feeding habits
6 to 12 Months
· First tooth usually appears; time to see the pediatric dentist for an examination
· Begin to brush the teeth after each feed and particularly at bed time with small, soft-bristled brush using a NON-fluoridated toothpaste. Swallowing fluoridated toothpaste at a young age can lead to fluorosis (discoloration) of your child's permanent teeth hence a non-fluoridated toothpaste
· Wean from or stop mothers milk / bottle-feeding by first birthday
12 to 24 Months
· Follow schedule of oral/dental examinations and teeth cleanings as recommended by your pediatric dentist
· Continue using NON-fluoridated infants toothpaste
· Most Primary teeth would have usually erupted by this time