Cleaning New Baby Teeth - To Brush or Not to Brush
Someone forwarded me a news story the other day, and I wanted to pass it on. As my son’s mouth seems to sprout a new tiny perfect tooth every other day, I’ve really been wondering: How much am I supposed to be cleaning in there? I personally use a little toothbrush with rubber nubs on it as opposed to bristles, and he doesn’t mind at all. In fact, the sensation makes him giggle. I figure it’s good to get him used to me being in there now, so when he’s got a mouthful of teeth, he won’t protest.
This article talks about the increase in tooth decay in very small children, so it’s an important one to take a look at.
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Good article. My last two children have had extensive early tooth decay, not so much because of sugary treats, but because I breastfed them for a long time through the night. I think breastfeeding, and nighttime feedings snuggled up together are wonderful things, I just wish I had been aware that it could cause so much damage to my children’s teeth.