Taking good care of your baby’s teeth is essential for preventing tooth decay and helping them to make healthy habits as they grow. In this blog post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about brushing babies’ teeth, including when to start, how to brush them effectively, and how often to replace your baby’s toothbrush.
When to start brushing baby teeth?
As soon as your baby gets their first tooth you should start brushing it, you don’t need to wait until they have multiple teeth. So, make sure you’re prepared and have a toothbrush ready for them at home when their teeth start to come in. Here at Dr Talbot’s, we have two types of baby toothbrushes:
- Baby Toothbrush Training Set suitable for six months and up comes with two toothbrushes that feature a 3-sided design to ensure effective cleaning and silicone bristles that massage gums as they clean.
- Finger Brush is a starter brush easy for adults to use when they start brushing their baby's teeth. It also comes with a soft silicone gum massager.
When to brush baby teeth?
You should brush your baby's teeth twice a day, like you do with yours, morning and night. Not only will this help prevent tooth decay, but it will also get them into a good daily routine of brushing their teeth.
How to brush baby teeth?
- Place a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste on your baby’s toothbrush
- Sit your baby on your knee and rest their head against your chest
- Brush the teeth in small circles covering all surfaces
- Encourage them to spit the toothpaste out after
How often to change baby's toothbrush?
You should change your baby's toothbrush every three months or sooner if you notice the bristles have become worn down.
Need to buy your baby a toothbrush? Shop our baby oral care where you can get our Baby Toothbrush Training Set or our Finger Brush & Gum Massager.
