When should I start to clean my baby’s teeth?

Teething

Baby's teeth usually start to break through the gums from 4 monthsonwards. Don't be too concerned if your baby's teeth are "early" or"late" coming through.

Baby’s Teeth Eruption Time: Very Approximate

Upper and lower front 4 teeth - 6 to 16 monthsUpper and lower canine teeth - 16 to 23 months Upper and lower molar teeth - 1year to 3 years

You should start cleaning your baby's teeth as soon as that first pearly white sprouts (for most babies that's around 4 months). "At first, just use a piece of gauze moistened with water to wipe plaque from your baby's teeth and gums.

When should I start to clean my babies teeth?

As soon as teeth appear you should start cleaning them with either a clean cloth or a baby tooth brush. Children's toothpaste has less fluoride and infants should have no, or very very little toothpaste, on their brush.

When should I start to clean my babies teeth?

Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste. Don’tworry if you don’t manage to brush much at first. The important thingis to get your baby used to teeth-brushing as part of their dailyroutine. You can help by setting a good example and letting them seeyou brushing your own teeth.

Caring for your child's teeth

1. Use a tiny smear of toothpaste for babies and a pea-sized amount for children.

2. Gradually start brushing your child’s teeth more thoroughly, covering all the surfaces of the teeth. Do it twice a day: just before bed, and at another time that fits in with your routine.

3. The easiest way to brush a baby’s teeth is to sit them on your knee with their head resting against your chest. With an older child, stand behind them and tilt their head upwards.

4. Brush the teeth in small circles covering all the surfaces and let your child spit the toothpaste out afterwards. Rinsing with water has been found to reduce the benefit of fluoride.

Brushing Tips

Your child should attend the dentist as part of the family dental visit so it becomes a normal routine. Speak to your dentist about the most appropriate timing for children's visits.

Taking your child to the dentist

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