HOW DO I CARE FOR MY INFANT TEETH? Homecare timeline Caring for your infant's teeth begins before a tooth is visible. From birth until about six months of age, you should clean your child's gums. Gently rub a damp cloth over the gums after each meal. TH Between six months and one year, teeth usually begin to appear. Now, it is time to brush the teeth twice each day with non-flouride toothpaste or plain water. As soon as two teeth are touching, you should floss them every day, preferably before bedtime. If your child sleeps with a bottle, fill it only with water. Other liquids, such as formula or fruit juice, can pool around the teeth and cause decay. This condition, known as early childhood caries, can be painful and have a serious impact on your child's health. From twelve to twenty-four months, most of your child's baby teeth should have erupted. Continue to brush twice each day with a soft toothbrush and non-fluoride toothpaste, and floss at least once each day. About once every month, check your child's teeth for signs of early decay. Bremen Family Dentistry Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com HOW DO I CARE FOR MY INFANT TEETH? Homecare timeline Caring for your infant's teeth begins before a tooth is visible. From birth until about six months of age, you should clean your child's gums. Gently rub a damp cloth over the gums after each meal. TH Between six months and one year, teeth usually begin to appear. Now, it is time to brush the teeth twice each day with non-flouride toothpaste or plain water. As soon as two teeth are touching, you should floss them every day, preferably before bedtime. If your child sleeps with a bottle, fill it only with water. Other liquids, such as formula or fruit juice, can pool around the teeth and cause decay. This condition, known as early childhood caries, can be painful and have a serious impact on your child's health. From twelve to twenty-four months, most of your child's baby teeth should have erupted. Continue to brush twice each day with a soft toothbrush and non-fluoride toothpaste, and floss at least once each day. About once every month, check your child's teeth for signs of early decay. Bremen Family Dentistry Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com