Teeth play an important role in daily life, so protecting them should start from a young age. Many babies must brush their teeth when they are young to make their teeth healthier. However, many parents do not know at what age their babies should brush their teeth. So, at what age is it most suitable for babies to brush their teeth?
When a baby grows their first tooth in daily life, it is necessary to brush their teeth. At this time, small teeth also need to be taken care of because saliva contains a lot of proteases that break down food and leave behind substances, which can lead to the emergence of bacteria. If not cleaned in time, a large amount of bacteria will remain on the teeth, which can easily cause dental caries.
For some babies who have just grown teeth and cannot brush their teeth, parents must help them brush their teeth. They can use a small toothbrush or medical gauze dipped in water to rub back and forth on the baby's gums and teeth, especially after eating complementary foods or milk. It is important to keep the baby's mouth clean.
After the baby is two years old, all baby teeth will grow out. Parents should encourage their baby to brush their teeth, and even more so, they should demonstrate brushing actions for the baby to imitate. If the baby cannot complete it, parents should not be impatient and can assist the baby in completing it. Generally, after the baby reaches three years old, their hand movements are already able to independently complete brushing tasks.
