{"id":420,"date":"2022-01-11T12:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T12:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=420"},"modified":"2022-07-09T00:56:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T00:56:36","slug":"when-do-kids-need-to-start-cleaning-their-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/when-do-kids-need-to-start-cleaning-their-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Kids Need to Start Cleaning Their Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to your children\u2019s oral health, you might think it won\u2019t become an issue until they get all their \u201cbaby teeth.\u201d After all, how can their mouths be at risk before that point? It\u2019s not like they\u2019ll have had any solid foods that cause enamel erosion, staining, and such. However, the truth is that you should care for your kids\u2019 dental well-being<\/a> from an early age. To help you do so, here\u2019s a summary of when and how to clean your children\u2019s teeth and gums \u2014 at least until they\u2019re ready to do so themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, *When Should* You Start Cleaning Your Child\u2019s Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can implement an oral hygiene routine just a few days after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until they get their first teeth, use clean gauze or washcloths to wipe your infant\u2019s gums gently. Doing so will wash away bacteria that would otherwise cling to the area. Ideally, this will take place after feedings and before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as your child\u2019s first tooth erupts, switch to brushing with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Brush Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The actual process of brushing your child\u2019s teeth is fairly simple. Just follow these five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n