A baby’s mouth connects its internal world to the outside one.
However, long before a baby takes its cute little steps in the world, germs come running to it.
What’s worse is how nutrition among newborns is a challenge. Restricted diet, fragile body, and slowly developing immunity is a roadblock for many parents out there. Along with this, parents often out-focus their newborn's milk teeth assuming that they are not as important as the permanent ones.
Here are 5 easy ways to work around milk teeth to ensure the foundation for stronger permanent ones are laid right away,
Breastfeed: It’s a well-known fact that breast milk is important for a child’s overall health and growth. But for how long should one breastfeed the baby?
If lactating, breastfeeding should continue up until 2 years of age with the gradual addition of solids for healthy, strong teeth. It is also important to consult a paediatrician before introducing solids as every child has different requirements.
Wipe after a meal: The best way to wipe a child’s mouth after every meal is by using a soft cotton cloth dipped in water. If you cannot carry a cloth everywhere, just feed a teaspoon of water to your kid after the feed. This will ensure that no food residue is left that can lead to decay.
Teethers: Teethers come in different shapes, sizes and materials like silicons, rubber or cloth. Fluid or gel-filled teethers help kids with sore gum pads and teething sensation by improving the blood flow.
Massage: Gently massaging your baby’s gum pads once or twice a day also helps in relieving the irritation and itching in the gums. You can simply use a finger brush to gently massage the gum pads and even to deep clean them.
Dental mate: Dentists are not just your kid’s but your best friend as well since they have all the hacks to get your child’s teeth healthy and strong from the beginning. And the best option for your kid is a pediatric dentist who specialises in milk teeth along with having complete knowledge of permanent ones.
All it takes are a few small steps to ensure that your child’s milk teeth are in good shape and when permanent teeth erupt - a healthy foundation is already in place.
There is also a rising trend amongst parents looking for go-to dental plans that cover their child’s entire dental journey and safeguard their smile starting from an early age.
Getting the right care, both at home and from a dental expert will ensure you get the hang of the latest dental solutions and get your kid going strong and happy.