Taking care of your baby’s teeth from an early age is essential. Let’s learn the steps to take care of your baby’s teeth by age with Phunudaily!

For young children, dental care is mainly taken care of by their parents, but at each age, there will be different ways of taking care. Here are expert tips for parents to take better care of their baby’s teeth!


first 0 – 3 years old: Parents are the ones who guide and brush the baby’s teeth

For babies under one year old, a few teeth will occasionally appear. At this stage, it is the parents who help the child to clean the teeth by using gauze soaked in physiological saline to clean the teeth. Do not use toothpaste or mouthwash, because the baby will not swallow well.


0 - 3 years old: Parents are the ones who guide and brush the baby's teeth0 – 3 years old: Parents are the ones who guide and brush the baby’s teeth

At stage 2-3 years old children will have the habit of imitating adultsso when parents brush their teeth should Have the child stand by and guide the child to follow. If baby about 1 year old, Parents should Choose toothbrushes for 1-year-olds with soft bristles and small heads.

Besides Do not use mouthwash on babies. Because fluoride will help prevent tooth decay, if swallowed, it will cause osteoporosis or yellow teeth in adulthood. Should give baby Brush your teeth once a day.


2 4-6 years old: Parents should guide children to brush their teeth

At this age, parents can already Teach your baby how to brush his teeth properly, he will learn very quickly and have fun If you understand the psychology of the baby. Should Choose the right toothbrush for the size of your baby’s mouth and hands, choose brushes with your baby’s favorite character, and combine them with a special toothpaste for babies.low fluoride content (not to exceed 45mg/100g toothpaste).


4-6 years old: Parents should guide children to brush their teeth4-6 years old: Parents should guide children to brush their teeth

Mothers should choose the type Toothpaste has a baby’s favorite scent, instruct your child to brush his teeth 3 times a day.


3 6-8 years old: Children learn to brush their teeth like adults

At this age, the baby is already There are permanent teeth so mothers should supervise their baby’s teeth brushing carefully. Guide the Manipulation for the baby to brush focus on the inner teeth, then gradually to the front teeth and brush from the top down. Do not act too hard will damage the gums.

About the baby’s toothpaste, mom can choose the type toothpaste with higher fluoride content (greater than 150mg/100g toothpaste).


6-8 years old: Children learn to brush their teeth like adults6-8 years old: Children learn to brush their teeth like adults


4 Children over 9 years old: Brush teeth like an adult

Step past this age baby have a sense of dental protection, so mothers should guide and remind children to brush their teeth after meals and before going to bed. Teach your baby a habit Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to the teeth so as not to affect the gums.

And don’t get used to it, so Choose brushes that are soft for babies and suitable for the size of their fists baby’s for convenient operation.


Children over 9 years old: Brush teeth like an adultChildren over 9 years old: Brush teeth like an adult


If mothers gradually practice the habit of brushing their children’s teeth from an early age, when the baby grows older, mothers will spend less time with their baby’s oral health. Hopefully this article will help mothers with more information to take care of their babies.


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