Many parents questioned the need for careful care of baby teeth because they eventually fall out. However, the known fact that the damage to the first teeth have a direct impact on the state of the rudiments molars. In inflammatory processes in the primary teeth, some permanent teeth may not grow or grow in the wrong place. In addition, when dental caries permanent infection of the organism and its sensitization help to reduce the immune response and development of children with chronic tonsillitis and rheumatism, diseases of the kidneys, joints, gastrointestinal tract and the weakening of view. Caring for baby teeth – it is primarily Daily brushing your teeth, but not medical event "after the fact" to save the tooth from decay. Therefore parents is so important to teach the child time to begin to clean your teeth and be patient but persistent and consistent in instilling good habits.
Ideally, brush your teeth the child teaches the child's dentist. But it can be implemented no earlier than 3-4 years, when he will be consciously perceived information. And start cleaning the mouth necessary even before the first tooth baby! Begin to brush your teeth right away as soon as they erupted. First, use a silicone brush, worn on the finger adult, with 10 months of use a special nursery toothbrush. It needs to be replaced at least 1 in every 3 months. It is advisable to brush your teeth with a baby, to control the process of cleaning teeth, and if necessary to help him.
Baby teeth, as well as permanent, clean at least twice a day. If after eating you can not brush your teeth, use mouthwash for children's oral cavity, dental wipes for your teeth, etc. These "non-lethal weapons" are good that, as a rule, tasty, well adopted children and contain xylitol for healthy microflora in the mouth and the oppression of caries bacteria.