Care For Babies Teeth

Care For Babies Teeth

• Babies start to get teeth in their first year. Baby teeth need looking after as they mark the spaces for the second teeth. Good teeth cleaning habits are important.
• Calcium, fluoride and vitamins A, C and D build strong healthy teeth. These are from fruit, vegetables, milk products, dried beans, lentils and fish.
• Sweets, juice and sticky foods should be given rarely.
• Chewing helps keep teeth and gums healthy. Food such as crusts, apples and carrots need chewing.
• Children enjoy learning to clean their teeth. At first rub their teeth with a clean finger. When they have about 12 teeth use a very soft toothbrush.
• Brush teeth before going to bed.
• Regular visits to the dentist can begin at about three years old.

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