{"id":40707,"date":"2023-09-02T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T02:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/?p=40707"},"modified":"2023-09-02T10:02:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T02:02:56","slug":"tips-for-ensuring-good-dental-hygiene-in-young-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/2023\/09\/02\/tips-for-ensuring-good-dental-hygiene-in-young-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Ensuring Good Dental Hygiene in Young Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Good oral hygiene plays a crucial role in your child\u2019s overall well-being. Conversely, neglecting oral health can lead to issues such as gum disease, infections, and tooth decay, which can affect chewing, impair speech in children and even lower their self-esteem. Your child relies on you to safeguard their oral health, at least till the age of 6. In this article, we provide you with tips for maintaining good dental hygiene for children from birth onwards. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Children aged 0 – 6 months <\/strong><\/h4>

Do you know that your child\u2019s dental care should begin within days of their birth? From birth, you can start to clean your baby\u2019s mouth with a small piece of gauze. Wondering how? Firstly, wash your hands with soap. Dip a gauze-covered finger into warm water. Then use the gauze to rub your baby\u2019s tongue in circular motion, followed by cleaning his gums as well. This helps to wash away any milk residues and keep your baby\u2019s little mouth clean!<\/p>

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Children aged 6 months to 2 years old <\/strong><\/h4>

For most babies, their first milk tooth erupts between 6 to 10 months. You can refer to the chart below for a full teething timeline. As soon as you see the first tooth, you need to start brushing your child\u2019s teeth twice daily. Use a fine, soft-bristled toothbrush that is specially designed for babies.<\/strong> Remember to wipe the surface of his tongue as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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When your baby turns 1, he or she will start learning to spit, make it a fun experience to show them how to do it! If you have an older child, he or she can be a little role model! At this age, toothpaste is not necessary, simply wet the toothbrush with water for brushing. If you want to use toothpaste, opt for<\/strong> non-fluoridated toothpaste specially formulated for babies.<\/strong> \u00a0And, only a small grain size of toothpaste is needed. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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