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Looking after teeth |
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by mcm  (August 2006) (rank 5th) |
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Babies are born with 20 milk teeth. You may not see any of them at birth but they are under the gum waiting to cut through. At about 6 months the first usually makes its appearance. One of the signs a baby is teething is the chewing of fingers. Teething
rings or toys can help to relieve the pain. Driibling is also a sign as well as rosy cheeks (or only one)
When to start brushing? When the first tooth comes through it is a good idea to keep it clean. You can use a muslin cloth and water to do this. Then you can use a soft baby toothbrush with a gentle toothpaste. When he is older, supervise his brushing til he is seven years of age.
Milk or baby teeth are important. Even though they will eventually fall out, its important to care for them as that will help the adult teeth. The health of the gums is important too. Healthy first teeth keep the gums and jaw in good shape for the second teeth.
