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Baby - Dental care

Start preventive dentistry early to avoid future oral health problems. Take a look at some tips for baby dental care:

• Do clean your baby's gums, even before your baby has teeth.
  
• Do wrap clean gauze or a washcloth around your finger and gently wipe your baby's gums after eating or drinking.
  
• Do try brushing as a family to make brushing fun.
  
• Do try different positions for cleaning until you find one that is comfortable for you and your baby.
  
• Don't overuse toothpaste. Use an amount equal to the size of a match head and try not to let your baby swallow the toothpaste.
  
• Don't forget to floss. You should start flossing as soon as your baby has two teeth together.
• Do take your baby to the dentist around 1 year old, or soon after the first tooth erupts.
• Don't go to a dentist that you are uncomfortable with. Try to make your baby's dental visits enjoyable.
  

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