A child’s oral hygiene should begin even before his first baby teeth come out. This is adapted at all times to the age and needs of each child, choosing the most suitable accessories and techniques.
Before getting out of teething, it is enough to keep the baby’s gums and tongue clean by passing soft, moist gauze. In this way, the milk residue that remains after each meal is eliminated.
Once the temporary teeth erupt, around 6 months, brushing is included in the daily oral hygiene routine. For the baby, there are special brushes with a small and round head, with very soft bristles so as not to damage the sensitive gums.
In addition to the oral hygiene of the little ones, the specialists advise parents to carry out the corresponding dental examinations in children. What time should a child go to the dentist for the first time? Only after the eruption of the first baby tooth, between 6 and 12 months of age.
You can find out more about the first dental examination in young children on the KIN Blog.
