Baby Teeth Care

About four months baby begins to develop their teeth and you do not have to wait until your child reaches 2 or 3 years to start taking care of his dental health. The hygiene of the teeth is as important as other body parts of your baby, to avoid dental later problems as well as your child get early on this healthy habit.

Dentists recommend brushing baby teeth at least once a day and preferably at night before sleep.

To brush baby teeth use a special baby toothbrush with very finite bristle and non-fluoride toothpaste to avoid the danger of poisoning. And it is natural at first time that your child resists this care.
With respect to electric toothbrushes, the best age to begin its use is when the child reaches age seven.

How to Relieve Discomfort in Baby Teething Stage

Teeth usually start out at 5 or 6 months age. It is natural that gums becomes swollen and inflamed during teething, occasionally can cause fever. If you notice a fever on your baby, consult your doctor because it is probably generate from another cause unrelated to teething.

It is common for the baby to have irritability, altered sleep patterns and decreased appetite; because in the process of the tooth breaks through the gum to quit cause discomfort such as itching and even pain.
Sometimes the tooth will not come out easily and gets stuck into the gum, at this time the dentist must assess the case and take the necessary action.

Tips to help your baby's in the teething stage:
- As at this time baby drooling a lot, you should always change the bedding that is in contact with the baby's face because the saliva that gets on his skin can cause rashes.

- You can put a handkerchief in freezer for 30 minutes and then give to baby to chew it, the cold numbs the gums.

- Rub the gums with the tip of your finger to relieve the itching felt by the baby. 

- Give the food at a lower temperature, it is also comforting for the baby to eat gelatin.

- If the baby is very irritable, you can use a pediatric gums gel or analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, if prescribed by your doctor.