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Caring for Baby teeth~Most baby's first teeth (milk teeth) will normally start to come through from about six month but this can vary from baby to baby.

The first tooth to appear is usually a lower incisor, next comes the upper incisor, followed by the upper lateral incisors, then the lower lateral incisors, followed by the molars, then the canines and finally the second molars appear.

You can help prevent your baby developing any teething problems by keeping down the number of times a day that your baby eats and drinks something sugary. Giving sugary foods and drinks at mealtimes instead of inbetween meals helps avoid tooth decay. Try to avoid fruit juices and sqashes at bedtime, try water or milk instead. You can register your child with a dentist as soon as your baby is born. Your dentist can give you advice on your child's oral health.

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Baby Teething~When your baby's teeth start to come through you may notice that the gum is sore and red over the area where the tooth is coming through or your baby's cheek may also appear flushed. Your baby may be irritable or a little fretful. You can help your baby by giving her/him something hard to chew on such as a gum soother.

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Cleaning Baby teeth~It is important to start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as your baby's teeth start to come through. Buy a good baby's first toothbrush to get your baby use to the feel of a small toothbrush then introduce the taste of toothpaste, a tiny pea-sized amount is enough. See our 100% natural toothpastes.

Gradually encourage your child to clean his/her own teeth by themselves. Teach your child to brush their teeth twice a day with a fluride toothpaste. Always be there to supervise and clean the teeth yourself once a day until about age seven. It is especially important last thing at night. Try different stage toothbrushes.

Not all children like having their teeth brushed, if it becomes difficult, try games or brushing your teeth at the same time. ~~~1370~1373~~