Your baby’s primary teeth will start to erupt between six and 12 months of age. Never de-value the importance of this first set. Although baby teeth are only in use for a few years, they serve a necessary function and require proper care.
Promote Better Nutrition
Baby teeth show up around the same time as your young child’s nutritional needs begin to change. By six months breastfeeding alone is no longer sufficient, and this is when solid food gets introduced. Around 6-8 months, your youngster will learn to chew. Pureed or strained fruits and vegetables are good options. As more teeth appear and chewing ability progresses through the first year, you can slowly add bread, cereal, tender meats and other solid food to your baby’s balanced diet.Increase the Life Expectancy of Baby Teeth
Primary teeth will fall out eventually as the adult teeth push through the gums. But in the meantime, your child needs them to eat properly and, to learn how to speak correctly. The first teeth also make way for adult teeth. If baby teeth are damaged, decayed, or fall out before their time, the permanent teeth may grow in crooked.How to Take Care of Baby Teeth
Protect your infant’s oral health:- Never put your baby down to sleep with a bottle
- Wipe your infant’s gums and brush baby teeth twice daily,
- Once your child has two erupted teeth that touch, start flossing daily
- Visit Toothworks for your baby’s first dental exam when the first tooth appears
