3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Baby’s Oral Health

Baby teeth are so cute! You can help keep your baby’s teeth attractive and healthy by taking your baby to the dentist in Owensboro and Beaver Dam, KY. At Dr. Travis Wilson, we help pediatric patients in their first year of life get off to the right start with their dental health. We also help parents of new babies learn how to take care of their child’s teeth! Below, we’ve listed three helpful things you can do to care for your baby’s oral health.

1. Brush Their Teeth

Babies need their teeth brushed, just like adults. Babies can’t brush their teeth, so you need to do it for them. Brush your baby’s teeth daily with a baby toothbrush and toothpaste for babies. Babies don’t need much toothpaste: just a small rice-sized smear of toothpaste on their toothbrush to get the job done.

2. Avoid Giving Them Bottles In the Bed

Babies who drink formula in bed can get cavities easily. They fall asleep drinking, and then their teeth are exposed to formula all night long. Brush your baby’s teeth before they sleep, then wait until they wake up to give them food.

3. See the Dentist

Bring your baby to the dentist by the time they turn one-year-old. During their dental appointment, the dentist will look for any problems with your baby’s teeth and answer your questions. This is also when your baby and their dentist can get to know each other a little, so it’s important to bring your baby by this time.

Have more questions about your baby’s oral health? Want to make a dental checkup in Owensboro and Beaver Dam, KY? Call Dr. Travis Wilson Family Dentistry today.