A toothbrush will remove plaque, bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head should be used after eruption of teeth. But right from birth gums should be cleaned with wet gauze after every time you feed milk.

Your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears or no later than his/her first birthday.

Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training for treating children only. Pediatric dentists are primary and specialty oral care providers for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs. They can always guide you correctly to maintain healthy milk teeth and also detect any abnormalities in early stage. This will avoid much bigger problems that may arise in future.

Primary, or “baby,” or milk teeth are important. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.

Decay of milk teeth may spread the infection to permanent tooth buds present beneath. And your kids may develop completely damaged permanent teeth.

First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. , see a pediatric dentist as soon as possible.

Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers past the age of three, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your pediatric dentist.