Around two months of age babies start the teething stage. They start to drool and when you notice that they are drooling you should put a bib on them to stop any irritation that would be due to the wetness.
When your baby is holding a rattle they would also be old enough to grip a teething ring. It is a good idea to have a few in the fridge for when your baby starts to fuss. It is not a very great idea to freeze the teething ring because it could cause the babies gums to be frost bit.
Usually the first tooth will appear around six to nine month. But if you or any of the siblings of your baby has had teeth come out at an earlier age your baby may also. No matter what, when that tooth come out it will need to be cleaned. It can be cleaned by wiping it with a facecloth or you may choose to use a soft wet toothbrush.
When your child has many teeth that have erupted you can begin to introduce flossing. This can also help them fine tune their fine motor skills. Studies done by the American Dental Association have proved that; tooth brushing alone only removes about forty percent of food that will stick to them. Without this flossing daily cavities and nasty breath is sure to come quicker.
Children should see their dentist two times in a year. The very first time should be when they are able to sit for ten minutes. But this should be done by the time that they turn three.
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