There’s hardly a person who does not feel nervous during a dental appointment. The experience can be excruciating if your toddler is sitting on the dentist’s chair with a bad toothache. However, periodic checkups are as important for the younger lot as they are for adult. As a parent, you should follow the thumb rule of twice a year visits and even more, if there is need. In fact, the North Texas Dental in Sherman recommends cultivating these habits while they’re still young. Besides introducing them to professional care, there is a lot more that parents should do to ensure that the toddlers grow up with healthy teeth. Here are some best dental care tips for toddlers that every parent should follow:
Start early: Surprisingly, you should start the child’s dental care even before the appearance of the first tooth. Make it a habit to clean the baby’s gums with a soft and clean washcloth after every feed. This will remove the harmful bacteria and make the gums healthy enough to bear strong teeth. Starting early also helps you to cultivate a habit in your child so that they can easily adapt to it as a part of their daily routine. Building the right dietary pattern is equally important. Educate your child about the importance of avoiding damaging foods like chocolates, candies, sugary drinks, and more.
Train for brushing: Start training the child for proper brushing as soon as the teeth appear. You would be surprised to see how early they grasp and even start enjoying is as a part of their daily routine. Get the child a soft bristled brush and use fluoride toothpaste. Pea-sized quantity would be enough for the toddler. Teach them the right way to move the brush so that they are able to clean the teeth properly. Make them aware of the significance of flossing for removing any particles trapped within the gaps.
Supervise them: Since young children are likely to swallow toothpaste, supervise them every time till they learn to spit it out. Generally, a two year old can spit out the toothpaste properly if trained well. Do not let the child ingest the toothpaste as it may have a detrimental impact on his or her health. It is also important to check whether the child is brushing and flossing properly and doing it for the right time interval.
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