Children's Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions

Baby bottle tooth decay is a pattern of rapid decay associated with prolonged nursing. It happens when a child goes to sleep while breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding. During sleep, the flow of saliva is reduced and the natural self-cleansing action of the mouth is diminished. Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water [...]

Your first dental visit should be around your child’s first birthday. All dentists recommend something similar to this. By 1 most of the baby teeth should be out or starting to come out, and having your baby go to the dentist when you go will bring familiarity with the smells, sounds, and process over time, [...]

Firstly you want to use a toothbrush with very soft bristles & a small brush head. You can find infant toothbrushes in your local chemist & in most supermarkets. You should get in the habit of doing it once a day at night during bath time. Start this as soon as teeth come through so [...]