Oral health habits begin with the very first tooth. Good early habits protect both baby teeth and the permanent teeth to come — exactly what pediatric dentistry covers.
0-1 years: first tooth, first visit
The first tooth appears around month 6. Wipe teeth with clean gauze and schedule the first dental visit by age 1. Falling asleep with a bottle causes rapid "bottle decay".
1-3 years: meeting the brush
Brush twice daily with a soft baby brush and a rice-grain of fluoride toothpaste. At this age the parent brushes; the child learns by imitation.
3-6 years: habit years
A pea-sized amount of paste under supervision. Fissure sealants and fluoride greatly reduce decay risk. Checkups every 6 months.
Nutrition tips
- Give sweets at the end of meals, not between them, followed by water.
- Prefer water and milk over acidic drinks.
- Cheese and yogurt strengthen enamel.
- Sticky candies are the riskiest group.
Why do baby teeth matter?
Losing a baby tooth early narrows the space for the permanent tooth and may create a need for orthodontics. Infection can also damage the developing tooth underneath.
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