1. Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth. Wipe your baby’s gums with a clean gauze pad after each feed to remove plaque and residual food that can harm erupting teeth. When the first teeth appear, you can use gauze to clean it. When more teeth appear, brush twice daily using a soft baby toothbrush and the best natural toothpaste- Babool. Begin flossing as early as when two teeth touch each other. Your baby’s dentist can teach you how. However, begin using a mouthwash only when the child can definitely spit it out.
2. Control what your baby eats and drinks. Follow this important dental care tip and never allow your baby to sip on sugary liquids the whole day. These sugary liquids like juices, milk, etc., lead to the decay of your baby’s primary teeth even before all his teeth properly appear. Avoid bed-time baby feeding and discourage him from doing so, as early as possible. Avoid putting your baby into the habit of getting pacified with a honey dipped pacifier as this can play havoc on your baby’s teeth.
3. Be prepared for teething and what goes with it. During teething it is very natural for your baby to be irritable, uncomfortable, cranky and exhausted. You must help soothe your baby with cold teething rings, massage their gums and consult the paediatric dentist for more advice on the teething process.
4. Make sure you take your baby to the dentist as soon as he turns 6 months old. After gathering enough information and personally checking up your baby’s oral health condition, the doctor will let you know when he needs to see the baby next. If the doctor thinks your child will have dental problems, the appointments may become more regular and you will be required to follow instructions more closely.

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