Should babies brush their teeth when they first grow teeth? Which toothbrush is better for babies after they grow teeth?

We all know that toothbrushes are a common oral cleaning product in life. Almost everyone will use a toothbrush to wash their teeth to keep their mouths clean. There are many kinds of toothbrushes on the market, some for children and some for adults. So what kind of toothbrush is good for babies? Let's take a closer look!

What toothbrush is good for babies?

Number of teeth = 0

1. After the baby is feeding or spitting up milk, give the baby some warm water to rinse the mouth, then use your fingers wrapped in wet gauze to gently wipe the baby's gums and mucous membranes to remove milk residue;

2. It is best to use gauze specially made for baby oral care to avoid the baby's accidental inhalation caused by falling hair;

3. In addition, when using gauze wrapped around your fingers for cleaning, you can control the strength better than using cleaning tools to avoid damaging the gums. At the same time, you can also perform local massage on the baby's gums to relieve the discomfort of the baby's gums before teething.

The baby may not cooperate at first, but after forming a habit, the baby will enjoy it.

Number of teeth = 1

When your baby's first tooth appears, you can start brushing his teeth.

Parents can choose professional infant toothbrushes or finger brushes to clean all surfaces of teeth. When the baby cannot rinse his mouth independently, it is not recommended to use fluoride toothpaste. At the same time, use wet gauze to clean the gums and mucous membranes.

It is recommended to reduce the number of night feedings and gradually stop feeding the baby after the baby's first tooth erupts (around half a year old).

Number of teeth ≥2

When your baby has more than two teeth, in addition to brushing his teeth, he should also use dental floss.

Under normal circumstances, there will be obvious gaps between the baby's teeth, and food is more likely to remain in this position, so dental floss is needed to clean it. After removing food residues in the teeth, dental floss should also be used to scrape off milk stains or food adhering to the adjacent surfaces of the teeth, and then use a toothbrush to clean each tooth surface.

During this stage, you can slowly cultivate your baby's awareness of brushing teeth and rinsing his mouth. After the baby learns to rinse his mouth, you can use a fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice.

Eruption of sixth molar

After the baby's sixth molars erupt, the use of dental floss still requires the help of mom and dad, but the baby can brush his teeth independently using a thick-handled toothbrush specially designed for children.

Choice of baby toothbrush

1. The bristles of the toothbrush should be soft

The baby's teeth are not fully developed yet, they are small and delicate, so parents must choose a soft toothbrush for the baby. When buying a toothbrush, the softness of the toothbrush will be marked on the outer packaging, and it can also be seen from the appearance. The bristles of a soft toothbrush are finer and denser.

2. The size of the toothbrush head should be moderate

The baby's mouth is small, so it is not advisable to use a toothbrush head that is too large. Moreover, the size of each baby's mouth is different, so parents should choose according to the baby's situation.

3. The toothbrush handle should not be too thin

The toothbrush handle is too thin for babies to grasp, so it is best to choose a handle that is slightly thicker and has a curve, which is easier for babies to grasp.

Things to note when brushing your teeth

1. Soak your toothbrush first

Before brushing your teeth, soak the toothbrush head in water for more than ten seconds, preferably in warm water, to soften the bristles.

2. Brush your teeth slowly

Many babies brush their teeth very quickly, and they finish in a hurry. This makes it easy for them to not clean thoroughly and leave residue between the teeth. Therefore, parents should tell their babies not to rush when brushing their teeth, but to slow down and brush for about 3 minutes each time.

3. Brush up, down, left and right at the same time

Generally, many babies only brush their teeth left and right, and ignore brushing up and down. If they only brush left and right, dirt on the gums will continue to remain in the mouth.