Brushing Teeth-When Should I Begin?
Teaching the right habits to children can be difficult; there is a thin line between nagging and telling. However, when it comes to teaching your kids about brushing and flossing, this is one habit you’ll want to instill in them when they are young. Even after your six-week-old gets done eating, a soft wash cloth or baby toothbrush can be used. Stores now carry finger toothbrushes for infants. Brushing teeth is a habit that will be developed over time. If you begin this habit when they are just a few weeks old, it’ll be easier for them to carry over as their first teeth erupt. Dr.Fuller believes, “There is nothing as important as teaching them smart and healthy dental habits from a young age.” When your two month old begins to drool and is fussy, it might mean they are beginning to have teeth erupt. Once you see the first tooth pop through the gums you will want to begin to brush his or her teeth. At first, helping them to complete the tooth brushing process...