BOOTIC HYGIENE IN OUR CHILDREN

Oral hygiene is one of the habits that must be instilled in the child in the first years of life. When the first tooth appears, it is time to start using the toothbrush, without toothpaste as the child tends to swallow it.

The first appointment with the dentist must be when the child is one year old.

When children are about 3 years old and the primary teeth have already appeared, oral cleaning should be started, with dental floss.

If the process of oral hygiene does not start on time, the habit will not be created and it will be very probable the appearance of cavities and more serious problems created by the residues that are retained in the gums and in the enamel of the teeth.

  • There are several recommendations that should be followed to care for the baby’s teeth:
  • Breastfeeding or bottle should not continue after the year of age.
  • Do not use the bottle as a tranquilizer, and if used to sleep the child, give water instead of milk.
  • Do not put honey or sugar in the child’s pacifier, because sweet is what causes cavities.
  • Check medicines because many are high in sugar and the baby’s mouth should be cleaned after each medication.