Texas pediatrician Dr. Anne Georgulas graduated from UT Health San Antonio with a doctor of medicine degree. Following her postdoctoral training and brief employment at a physician’s office, she opened Dr. Anne Pediatrics. For over two decades, Dr. Anne Georgulas has promoted the overall health of children of all ages via medical, vision, and hearing exams, along with oral health support.
Many people think oral hygiene is unnecessary for infants, since they have either no teeth or only a few teeth. In fact, the opposite is true. Decay of primary teeth can lead to live long oral health problems. Teeth form during the second trimester of pregnancy, so whether the teeth have all come in or not, a full set of rudimentary primary teeth does exist in an infant's jaw.
Before the first tooth appears, get in the habit of cleaning your baby’s gums with a clean, damp washcloth. Doing so harmful bacteria and makes your child comfortable with your hands in their mouth.. By about 4 to 6 months of age, babies begin teething. Cooling the gums with a wet washcloth can ease the pain of teething.
By around 6 months, your baby may have a tooth. With an infant toothbrush and water, gently brush the visible teeth at least once a day. Once any teeth touch, add flossing to the routine.
If you child can spit by the age of 3, add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to their brushing routine. Most children can not adequately brush 3 side of their teeth until they are older. Let them practice by themselves with one brushing a day and plan on brushing your child's teeth for them at least daily until at least 6. Supervise your children as they brush and floss until the age of 10.
Many people think oral hygiene is unnecessary for infants, since they have either no teeth or only a few teeth. In fact, the opposite is true. Decay of primary teeth can lead to live long oral health problems. Teeth form during the second trimester of pregnancy, so whether the teeth have all come in or not, a full set of rudimentary primary teeth does exist in an infant's jaw.
Before the first tooth appears, get in the habit of cleaning your baby’s gums with a clean, damp washcloth. Doing so harmful bacteria and makes your child comfortable with your hands in their mouth.. By about 4 to 6 months of age, babies begin teething. Cooling the gums with a wet washcloth can ease the pain of teething.
By around 6 months, your baby may have a tooth. With an infant toothbrush and water, gently brush the visible teeth at least once a day. Once any teeth touch, add flossing to the routine.
If you child can spit by the age of 3, add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to their brushing routine. Most children can not adequately brush 3 side of their teeth until they are older. Let them practice by themselves with one brushing a day and plan on brushing your child's teeth for them at least daily until at least 6. Supervise your children as they brush and floss until the age of 10.
