11 June 2018
Caring For Baby’s Dental Health Before and After Birth
There are several things new mothers can do to improve their baby’s dental health:
– A mother’s dental health directly affects her baby’s oral health as bacteria within the mother’s mouth end up in baby’s mouth; it’s therefore important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy.
– After baby is born, their gums can be gently rubbed with a damp washcloth or fingertip toothbrush.
– Take baby for their first check-up at the dentist between 6 and 12 months old, followed by twice yearly appointments.
“It’s important for both dental health experts and parents to work together to instill good dental habits in children.”
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