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Cavity-causing bacteria can grow in babies’ mouths, so parents need to wipe their gums twice a day with a soft, clean cloth. Wipe their gums in the morning after the first feeding and again right before bed. |
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When the first tooth arrives, brush the tooth with a baby toothbrush. Brush your baby’s teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush and just a smear of fluoride toothpaste, the size of a grain of rice. |
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When babies turn one or when the first tooth appears, start taking them to the dentist twice a year. Starting that routine early in life gets them on track for good oral health as they grow up! |
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Ask the dentist to apply sealants to your child’s back teeth, which are called molars. Sealants are thin coatings that protect molars from the bacteria that cause cavities. |