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Health Tip: Starting a Tooth Brushing Routine Early
By LadyLively on December 8, 2017
Tooth brushing should begin in infancy to instill lifelong habits and protect teeth throughout adulthood.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests:
- Start practicing oral hygiene as soon as your baby is born by wiping baby’s gums with a soft, clean washcloth.
- Never give your baby a bottle in the crib.
- Choose healthy solids when introducing food to avoid tooth decay.
- Brush a child’s teeth until the age of 3. Twice daily, use a smear of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice.
- Children age 3 and older may be able to brush teeth themselves with adult supervision. Twice daily, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Source: HealthDay
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