7 Tips for Baby Tooth Care

Now that your baby's teeth are on their way in, it's time to start taking care of them. Even though this set will only be around for a short time, their health is essential to your baby's gums and those future permanent teeth. Make sure your baby's new teeth get the best care. Here are some practical tips.

By Paula M. Elbirt, MD

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Start Before Baby's Teeth Come In

Start cleaning your child's mouth even before her teeth come in. Wipe the gums off after each feeding with a warm, wet washcloth or a dampened piece of gauze wrapped around your finger. You can also buy thimble-like, soft rubbery devices (they fit over your index finger) to use for rubbing off excess food.

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Comments (2)

soulballet123 wrote:

It will not be idiotic when the kid's teeth fall out. I am a dental assistant and have seen many kids have major tooth problems because parents did not consider their dental health important.

1/5/2012 02:46:48 PM Report Abuse

Lgoodman11 wrote:

Bullcrap. This is idiotic. Wiping your child's gums after every meal? I think your magazine has well outlived whatever usefulness it had.

1/2/2012 10:42:30 PM Report Abuse