Teeth problem is one of the common problems in our country. Negligence to proper teeth care from childhood is the reason of various types of teeth problem. So as a parent you need to be careful about your baby’s teeth care before and after having teeth. You have to teach your baby to brush their teeth properly because tooth care starts from brushing the teeth.

1.  The brush must be at a 45-degree angle so that the half of brush will be on the tooth and the other half will be on gums.

2. At first, brush the outside of upper part of jaw softly from right to left.

3. Teach them to brush the lower jaw same as upper.

4. Brush inside of the teeth diagonally.

5. Teach them to brush the sharp part of the teeth.

6. Don’t forget to teach to clean the tongue lightly with the brush.

Steps to Teach Your Baby to Brush Teeth:

Normally your baby’s teeth will arise from 6 months and rest of primary teeth will arise within 2- 2.5 years of your baby. The permanent teeth will appear around 6 years of your baby. This is the right time to teach your baby about dental care. To teach your baby about brushing should be careful about-

1.    You can teach your child to brush their teeth in playing as they are uncomfortable to new things.

2. Your child can suffer from fever or gum- pain at the time of their teeth arising. You can soak cotton ball in cold water and

3. Let them eat cold yogurt and mashed vegetable at the time of growing teeth.

4. Use gauze to clean your baby’s gum until their teeth appear.

5. Don’t use any toothpaste until your child is 5. Because toothpaste contains fluoride which is harmful to the kids. So try to use Baby Gel Toothpaste without fluoride until their primary teeth start to fall.

6. Imitation is the nature of children. It will be easy to develop their brushing habit if you brush your teeth with them.

The Way to Develop Tooth brushing Habit in Children:

Try to develop tooth brushing habit in your child with age. It will be more effective if you teach them at their early age. The primary way to accustom your baby to toothbrush:

1.    Also, try to develop the habit of washing mouth after eating anything with the habit of teeth brush.

2. You can also brush your teeth with your children to inspire them.

3. After a certain time, let your baby brush their teeth by their own. But don’t let them swallow the toothpaste.

4. Kids are fond of chocolates, sweets, snacks, fast food. Don’t let them be habituate in these foods because this type of food is harmful to your kid's teeth.

5. Don’t let your baby fall asleep right after dinner without brushing teeth.

You should be concern about the importance of tooth care from childhood. Your child may suffer from various type of dental problem if they had some at the early age. Your care will help the formation of your child's tooth. You may take advice from an expert if necessary.

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