Teeth help the body chew food and obtain nutrients every day, which can leave various food residues inside. If left uncleaned for a long time, bacteria and viruses can grow. Therefore, it is important to develop the good habit of brushing teeth on time, which should also be cultivated from an early age. When is the appropriate time for babies to brush their teeth?
1. When the baby is two and a half years old, the mother can choose to buy a special toothbrush with soft bristles and a special toothpaste with mild friction agent to guide the baby to brush their teeth reasonably. Choose to brush horizontally from top to bottom instead of forcefully, and it is also very important to control the water temperature. Choose warm water instead of cold water.
2. After the baby reaches 6 months old, there will be signs of baby teeth sprouting. At this time, gentle methods can be chosen to clean the teeth, such as using disinfectant gauze dipped in mild salt water, and effectively cleaning the white substances on these teeth and tongue every morning and evening. This also effectively avoids the growth of bacteria and viruses.
3. From the age of three, babies can independently brush their teeth every day, choosing once in the morning and once in the evening. After eating acidic or high sugar foods, babies should rinse their mouths with mild salt water. At the same time, babies should not use their teeth to bite hard things, such as nuts, and should not develop bad hand eating habits, as this can easily cause crooked teeth to sprout.
