Parenting Tips
Once your child's teeth begin erupting, you can
begin cleaning them by wiping them with a moist washcloth. As your child
gets more teeth, you can begin to use a soft child's toothbrush. You
should use just a pea-size amount of a fluoride toothpaste or a
non-fluoride toothpaste (like Baby OraGel) until your child is able to
spit it out (too much fluoride can stain their teeth).
For most toddlers, getting them to brush their teeth can be quite a
challenge.
Some suggestions for making tooth brushing less of a battle can include:
letting her brush your teeth at the same time
letting her pick out a few toothbrushes with his favorite characters and
giving him a choice of which one he wants to use each time (this will give
him some feeling of control over the situation)
let him brush his own teeth first (you will likely have to also do it
yourself though).
Other tips can include getting a dentist kit that he can play with or read
some children's books about tooth brushing
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Limit television viewing
and encourage reading and storytelling.
Practice food safety: washing fruits and vegetables and not eating
undercooked meats or poultry.
To avoid having to supplement with fluoride, use fluorinated tap water. If
you are using bottled or filtered water only, then your child may need
fluoride supplements (check with the health dept. or manufacturer for your
water's fluoride levels).
You should begin to clean your child's teeth by wiping them with a moist
washcloth or a soft child's toothbrush. Use a small, pea-size amount of
fluoride toothpaste, or a non-fluoride toothpaste (like Baby OraGel) while
cleaning and brushing his teeth, until your child is able to spit it out
(too much fluoride can stain their teeth). Also, do not put your child to
sleep with a bottle, since the sugar in the formula/juice will pool around
their teeth all night and cause cavities. You can begin regular dentist
visits once he is three years old or sooner if he has any risk factors for
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