Importance of Oral Care for Babies and Toddlers
Your baby's teeth start growing while you are still pregnant, and they come out with some of the primary teeth which start to grow. Misconceptions are claiming that a baby's teeth use nutrients to grow that comes from a mother's teeth. This is not true. It rather depends on the mother's calcium intake and nutrient capacities. Teething facts : Teething causes discomfort in your baby’s mouth and this is normal. You can use clean fingers to rub on them gently, or give them clean cold objects to chew which minimizes the discomfort, but don't need it. How to ensure oral hygiene for your baby- why is it important? ● While they still don’t have proper teething, use a clean damp cloth to clean their mouth as they lie down on your lap. This ensures that their teeth are clean and free from germs on the surface at least. Infant oral care is very important and it needs to be done only by an adult. ● As soo...