Infant Tooth & Gum Care

Even though baby teeth are temporary, it’s still vital to start building an early foundation for good oral hygiene. You can start caring for your baby’s oral health before any teeth even erupt! Simply wiping your baby’s gums after feedings with a warm, damp cloth will clear bacteria and food debris from the gum tissue.

Once teeth begin to appear in your child’s mouth, start caring for them right away. These first teeth preserve spacing for the permanent teeth to grow into later. If they aren’t brushed and kept clean, they may develop tooth decay and dental cavities. Damage done to baby teeth and gums can affect the spacing of permanent teeth later.

Make sure you’re following your child’s meals with water. Most baby food rinses off the teeth with just a drink of water. However, using a toothbrush as early as possible will acclimate your child to it, making it less of a chore later on.

To learn more about caring for your baby’s gums and teeth, please schedule a dental exam with our skilled pediatric dentist here at Little Smiles of Delaware. Our child’s dental office is located in Delaware, Ohio.