Care for Your Toddler’s Teeth



Parenting is no easy feat, especially for first-time moms and dads. There is so much to learn, as well as unique struggles that each mom and dad must navigate. It’s challenging! Thankfully, modern conveniences such as technology, internet, and tools are present to ease our issues and worries. In just a swipe of your fingers, you can easily get access to tips and articles from professionals online.

Talk about tips and articles, there are many blogs today written by Filipino dentists from recognized dental clinics. Now, you can easily understand your toddler’s teeth development and learn proper care without leaving the comfort of your home. Keep on reading and see the facts parents should know for maintaining baby’s healthy teeth.

Understanding Your Baby’s Teething Process

Newborn babies already have a full set of twenty (20) baby teeth hidden in their gums. Usually, when six months old, babies begin to rub their gums often, seem extra cranky, produce more saliva, and suck on objects or toys more often. These are all signs that the first tooth may appear anytime soon. Most babies will develop teeth between 6 and 12 months. By age 3, most children will usually have all of their baby teeth. However, Filipino dentists emphasize that there is still a wide range of variability for when a first tooth may appear—some babies may not have any teeth by their first birthday or get it early around three months of age. Children can have a full set of teeth at different times.

How to Care for Your Baby’s Oral Cavity


If your baby still has no teeth, you can rub your baby’s gums with a clean finger or gently wipe your baby’s gums using a soft and damp face cloth or gauze twice a day for cleaning. This prepares your baby for brushing when the tooth arrives. You can also give your baby something to bite on like a teething ring or dummy to aid the increased saliva production. Make softer food too, to prevent pressure to your child’s developing pearly whites.

As soon as teeth arrive, clean them twice a day: in the morning and before bed. Use a soft toothbrush designed for babies aged under two years. It is advised to use only water on the brush instead of toothpaste until your baby knows how to properly gargle. If uncomfortable with brushes, you can keep using cloth or gauze to clean the front and back of each baby tooth.

How to Keep Their Teeth Healthy

Toddlers are prone to teeth decay due to increased consumption of sweets and other cavity-causing food. Diet plays a crucial role in keeping the teeth healthy. Hence, avoid giving them sticky or hard-to-chew foods, acidic drinks, and sugary snacks that may cause their baby teeth to be discolored, chip, break and fall off. Aside from diet, hygiene must be prioritized too. Supervising your baby’s teething process, teaching them how to clean the oral cavity, and taking them to your trusted Filipino dentist for regular check-up does a lot.

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