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The key to taking care of children’s mouths and teeth

As you know, the root of many oral and dental problems is in childhood. If the child has tooth and gum problems and this problem is not solved, it will likely continue.
Caring for and maintaining the health of teeth and gums in childhood will lead to the proper growth of the gums and the proper spacing required for the growth of teeth in the future. You, dear parents, can use the following to maintain the health of your child’s teeth and gums:

1- Parents should start their child’s oral hygiene by cleaning their gums, even before the child has teeth. Cleaning the baby’s gums is essential when you start complementary foods such as porridge and puree for your baby.
First, wash your hands with soap and water. Then, after each feeding, gently wipe the baby’s gums with warm water and a clean cloth (a cloth like a sterile dressing that is both clean and soft).
Do this gently and carefully so as not to harm the child. Cleaning the gums will altogether remove any food that is in his gums. When your child reaches the age of two, you can also use fluoride-free toothpaste for brushing.

2- After the baby has teeth, you can brush the baby’s teeth. You don’t have to wait until the baby has teeth and starts brushing. The proper and early start of brushing for the child will encourage and stabilize this work in him.
You can get a friendly and suitable toothbrush to encourage him to brush his teeth. Start brushing your baby’s teeth using this toothbrush and lukewarm water. In babies, you can use a finger toothbrush.

3- When your child reaches age two, you can also use toothpaste to brush your teeth. Be sure to use fluoride-free toothpaste at first because a two-year-old child may not understand the concept of throwing the toothpaste out and may swallow it. This understanding is created in a child around the age of three; you can use fluoride toothpaste.

4- While brushing your child’s teeth, check for any decay that may have occurred. Cavities and tooth decay can occur at any age. If you see any holes or damage in your teeth, take the child to a pediatric dentist immediately.
Also, if the child seems sensitive while eating and there is a possibility of tooth damage, take him to the pediatric dentist so that he can examine and treat this problem exactly.

5- Researchers of the American Dental Association have concluded that children should see a dentist around the age of one. If the child has observed oral and dental hygiene during this one year and there are no signs of tooth decay or damage, parents can feel free to not take their child to the doctor until the age of three, following the same hygiene tips. But it is better to visit a pediatric dentist at three for a general examination of the child’s teeth.