When to start brushing baby's teeth

Baby teeth are very important to your baby's development and health.Baby has about 20 primary teeth by the time they are 3,the primary teeth hold space for permanent teeth,if the baby teeth are lost as tooth decay,this may makes permanent teeth crooked or crowded. Babies are not born with the bacteria that causes tooth decay, but them need cleaning and brushing teeth removes plaque that causes tooth decay. Every babies can develop tooth decay if good feeding habits aren't practiced or parents and carers pass the bacteria to them. Good oral care after baby's first tooth apears is important, take good care of your baby's teeth now and establish the habits that will lead him toward a lifetime of dental health.


Tooth brushing can begin as soon as baby's first tooth comes, parent could clear baby's teeth by wiping with a clean and soft cloth when your baby is in teething period.

At 18 months, parent could brush your baby's teeth by using low-fluride toothpaste in an amount no more than the size of a grain of rice. Don't worry if your baby swallows some of the toothpaste, in such a small quantity,it won't cause any damage to the teeth. Brush teeth thoroughly twice per day (after breakfast and before bed).

For childern older than 3 years, Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, parent need teach your baby to spit while brushing. To encourage his take dental care by himself, try a fun brush with a favorite character and bright color. And let him watch Mommy and Daddy take good care of their own teeth, so he learns that it's a habit to keep for life.

Children will need an adult to help them brush their teeth until about 6 or 7 years of age. Always supervise kids younger than 6 years while brushing as they are more likely to swallow toothpaste.


unforunately, not every baby likes brush teeth, below are some tips for makeing the task easier.

1. Sing a favorite song for your baby to distract his attention.

2. Make a game out of tooth-brushing time,children love to copy adults, he will accepts brush teeth if he seens mom or dad brush,so you could brush teeth first,"mom goes first...now your turn!"; or set a clock, if the baby brushes until the buzzer goes off, he wins a small reward.

3. let he to hold the brush and examine it at him own pace.

Here are some recommended baby toothbrushes that are especially handy. Very soft texture, silicone toothbrush.