Toddler Teeth Tips

Caring for your child’s dental health is an important job! You love to see your child smile, so investing the time to keep it healthy is a no-brainer. A child should ideally start visiting a dentist by the age of two. Teeth usually start to come in at 6 months old and continue until the age of 3 years old. If a child’s gums are tender due to tooth eruption, you can soothe them by rubbing a finger on their gums, a cool spoon or a frozen teething ring. Pain medications or gels can also be another alternative.

To brush your toddler’s teeth:
Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
Ensure your child doesn’t swallow the toothpaste
Use a toothbrush with soft bristles
Brush inside surfaces of teeth first (where plaque builds up the most) then clean outside surfaces

If your child needs a dental appointment, bring them in to see our friendly team in Saint-Lambert at Dr. Alaby and Associates!