Even though milk teeth will fall out, it's important to take good care of them. In fact, it is recommended that parents begin a mouth-cleaning regimen even before baby teeth erupt.
Wiping a baby's toothless gums with a wet washcloth after feedings removes surface bacteria that can cause plaque.
Once those first teeth have come in, switch to a soft toothbrush, which you can use on both the teeth and the gums.
When your child turns 2, you can add a pea-size dab of fluoridated baby toothpaste. Ask your child to spit the toothpaste, not rinse with water to avoid ingestion of any fluoridated toothpaste.
Do plan your baby's first dental check up in his first year, just to make sure his teeth are coming in properly. Also, dental check up at such a tender age makes the child comfortable with the dental clinic and prevents the development of dental visit related anxiety that is commonly seen. This goes a long way in maintaining your little ones teeth and gums healthy.
Healthy teeth, Happy kids :)