Health Tip: Preparing for Baby’s First Teeth
The appearance of baby teeth is an exciting time for parents. It may also become the cause of lots of discomfort and pain for your baby.
Key takeaways:
- Baby teeth begin to appear between 6 and 12 months and parents should ensure that baby gets fluoride in toothpaste.
- Don’t use teething necklaces, teething tablets and teething gels as they may present health problems.
- Baby teeth should be brushed twice everyday with fluoride to maintain clean, strong and healthy teeth.
- Brush baby’s teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste. Talk to your dentist about whether to use a fluoride varnish.
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