My toothless wonder is no longer toothless. BJ cut his first tooth last week! I was getting a little worried about BJ being 9 months old and without a tooth, but alas one popped through. Now we embark on a new adventure… how to take care of infants teeth! When do I need to start brushing? When does he need to go to the dentist? Does this mean he can’t have a bottle before bed anymore? I am not sure of any of these answers. Calling all mommies out there for advice!
It's a Tooth!
February 11, 2010 | No Comments | 182 views
Just wipe his tooth and gums down with a wet washcloth. That is good enough for now. Dentist visit by age 3. Bottles before bed are fine until 12 months. Just don’t let him have it in bed. (the sugar from the milk sits on their teeth, but it is fine to give him a bottle and then put him down)
Thanks for the advice!
Congrats! I agree with what Katie shared. I would also like to add, contact your local pediatric dentist and pick their brain. I love mine, because they encouraged us to come in for visits, just for my son to get used to someone else tinkering with his mouth/teeth. Bonus, his dentist visits were all free while he was under 2. Now when we go, he is 3, he knows what to expect when we see his dentist.
Oh, one more thing…..love the Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Tablets http://www.hylands.com/products/teething.php. They were a life saver for me to give to him before nap time or at night. For us 1 did the trick, but when he was teething and uncomfortable we gave him 2. But, as always every kid is different. I had friends that their kids needed Tylenol or Motrin and some never gave their kids anything.
Take care and enjoy!
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Congratulations!! Brushing right away is always good because then they’ll get used to it and expect it. Dentist around 3 years. That’s all I know!