{"id":195,"date":"2019-01-25T18:48:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T18:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/?p=195"},"modified":"2019-02-19T18:52:45","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T18:52:45","slug":"dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield-gives-4-ways-to-keep-your-babys-mouth-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/25\/dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield-gives-4-ways-to-keep-your-babys-mouth-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist For Infants In Bergenfield Gives 4 Ways To Keep Your Baby\u2019s Mouth Healthy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, you\u2019re already well aware that children don\u2019t\ncome with instructions, although it would certainly make some things easier if\nthey did! It\u2019s normal to have questions about oral hygiene for an infant, but you\u2019ll\nbe glad to know it\u2019s easier than you might think. And, since good dental health\nstarts in the very beginning, it\u2019s well worth it to learn a few tips and tricks\nfor cleaning your baby\u2019s mouth. This, combined with scheduling their first\ncheckup at age one with a dentist for infants in Bergenfield, is a great way to\nmake sure they have good oral health from the\nvery start. Keep reading below for 4 ways to help your baby\u2019s smile stay\nhealthy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Start Before the First Teeth Come In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before your child\u2019s teeth come in, use a clean, damp cloth\nor piece of gauze to gently clean their gums twice a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will establishing this habit early make it easier to brush later on,\u00a0but it will also keep their baby teeth clean and healthy when they do appear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBaby bottle tooth decay\u201d is a type of severe cavities that\naffect a baby\u2019s front teeth. It occurs when they\u2019re put to bed with a bottle\nthat has anything sweet in it like sugar water, juice or soda.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the natural sugars in milk can cause baby bottle decay,\nso be sure to either use a pacifier or a bottle with water only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use Toothpaste at the Right Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,\nyou can begin using just a very light smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as\nthe first teeth come in. There are special \u201ctraining\u201d or teething toothbrushes\ndesigned for this stage that are extra-soft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your child reaches age 3, you can increase the amount\nof toothpaste to a pea-sized amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Monitor Their Fluoride Intake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important that your child gets the right amount of fluoride,\neither through tap water or a supplement. While topical fluoride in toothpaste\nhelps the teeth that already in the mouth<\/em>,\ningested fluoride makes the teeth that haven\u2019t\ncome in yet<\/em> develop as strong as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to ask your dentist<\/a> or\npediatrician about the water supply in your area and whether a fluoride\nsupplement is necessary or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although childhood cavities are quite common, using these 4\ntips when your child is still an infant will go a long way towards preventing\nthem!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a dentist for infants in\nBergenfield and a father of 5, Dr. Darren Tong<\/a> provides outstanding dental care to children of all\nages. He understands the issues that parents of infants face and always gives\nthem the information they need to establish good oral hygiene habits from the\nstart. If you have any other questions, he can be reached through his website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a parent, you\u2019re already well aware that children don\u2019t come with instructions, although it would certainly make some things easier if they did! It\u2019s normal to have questions about oral hygiene for an infant, but you\u2019ll be glad to know it\u2019s easier than you might think. And, since good dental health starts in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist For Infants In Bergenfield Gives 4 Ways To Keep Your Baby\u2019s Mouth Healthy!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wonder how you should keep your baby\u2019s mouth clean? 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