Hello, all you lovely young parents!
Parenting is one of the toughest jobs on the planet! There are a million things to attend to while raising a child - and each aspect is as important as any other. Today let's talk about "toothy issues."
All baby teeth appear by the age of two and a half and it is imperative that your child learns to care for these despite the fact that they will fall off and be replaced by permanent teeth at a later stage. If they are able to establish key oral hygiene routines at this stage, rest assured, they will follow it even as they grow up.
It's important that children brush their teeth twice a day. Initially you will have to help you child while he or she brushes. Use a soft brush and remember to change it 3 to 4 times a year. Please make sure that there isn't too much toothpaste on the brush - they may not be able to spit it all out. Encourage them to rinse and spit out all or as much as they can because too much flouride in the system will make their teeth discoloured and brittle.
Take your child to a dentist regularly. Statistics tell us that 8% of two year olds have one or more cavities, and this increases to a whopping 60% by the time by age 3! Now, that's scary isn't it? Do all you can to prevent this happening to your child. At mealtimes, rinse well after eating so that your child learns by imitation. Ensure you serve nutritious and well balanced meals.
Lean more about healthy teeth the fun way! You kid is sure to enjoy the animation and there are experiments the whole family can participate in.
Until the next post....take care!
