{"id":40,"date":"2016-10-11T19:20:45","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T19:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2018-01-19T12:50:50","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T12:50:50","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-childs-growing-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-childs-growing-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for your Child\u2019s Growing Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/725f245bb6cd626a464db113ab5a2387.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45\" src=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/725f245bb6cd626a464db113ab5a2387.jpg\" alt=\"babysmiling\" width=\"396\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/725f245bb6cd626a464db113ab5a2387.jpg 564w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/725f245bb6cd626a464db113ab5a2387-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As early as 6 months are when your baby\u2019s teeth will start to come in. These teeth are called primary teeth which are essential for eating, building jaw bone structure and eventually making way for their adult teeth which come in at the age of 6 or 7. So the importance of taking care of your baby\u2019s teeth should start early as they will be using them for the next 6 years.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Familiarize your baby:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your baby becomes comfortable with a toothbrush in their mouth. Even before baby teeth come in there are a few steps to follow:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babybrush.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babybrush.jpg\" alt=\"babybrush\" width=\"151\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babybrush.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babybrush-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babybrush-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Wipe your baby\u2019s gums (before any teeth have erupted) with a moist cloth or piece of gauze after every meal.<\/li>\n<li>When the first baby teeth start to come u<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-42 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning.jpg\" alt=\"babygumcleaning\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning.jpg 550w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning-120x80.jpg 120w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning-360x240.jpg 360w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/babygumcleaning-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a>p use a soft bristled baby tooth brush designated for infants. There are also finger brushes which are sometimes easier to start with.<\/li>\n<li>Biggest no-no which I am sure you have herd before: Avoid all sippy cups or bottles with juice, milk or formula before bed. Always water down all your juices if you choose to give it to them throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li>Around the age of 1 or just before is a great time to familiarize your child with the Dentist for their first checkup. Most of the time their first checkup does\u00a0not include a cleaning, just a visit, to meet the\u00a0Dentist and become comfortable in their surroundings.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-1024x682.gif\" alt=\"familybrushinghabits\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-1024x682.gif 1024w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-300x200.gif 300w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-768x511.gif 768w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-840x560.gif 840w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-120x80.gif 120w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-360x240.gif 360w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-600x400.gif 600w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/familybrushing-480x320.gif 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Build those habits!<\/strong> From baby to Toddler those terrible two\u2019s have you running around the house with a toothbrush in your hand, but be diligent!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush with water until the age of 2, thereafter you should use a fluoridated toothpaste 2x a day (morning and night) and floss between the day (if possible) or before nighttime brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Build a routine: same time, same place same amount of times a day be consistent!<\/li>\n<li>Make it fun with lots of rewarding and positive reinforcement. Always watch from beginning to end and help them until they can do it sufficiently themselves (thoroughly). You can always do a check afterwards and help them floss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Around the age of 4 is a great time to invest in an electric toothbrush. At Westview Dental we usually recommend Sonicare for kids. They have interactive games with tooth brushing which communicate via Bluetooth! WOW, technology eh!!? **Dexterity at a young age can sometimes be difficult for our young ones, electric toothbrushes ensure a thoroughly clean mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular cleanings and checkups are a must to ensure your child\u2019s oral health. <\/strong>Dental professionals are able to help show mom the right way of brushing their little one\u2019s teeth<strong>.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sealant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-47 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sealant.jpg\" alt=\"sealant\" width=\"306\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sealant.jpg 375w, http:\/\/www.westviewclinic.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sealant-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sealants- Sealants are a type of filling material that fill in the natural fissures or cracks in our children\u2019s teeth. They are an excellent preventative measure to actively stop cavities from forming. Your Dentist will tell you when the right time is for sealants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Conclusion, your child\u2019s growing mouth is something to always keep an eye on no matter the age, and help building familiarity and habits that will maintain good oral health throughout their lives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; As early as 6 months are when your baby\u2019s teeth will start to come in. 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