Oral care for a baby can begin even before Junior sprouts her first pearly white. It’s a good idea to run the damp edge of a cloth gently across baby’s gums after each meal, to keep decay at bay. Once the first tooth breaks through, however, it’s time to start the lifelong habit of brushing. Pick an appropriately small-headed brush and clean the entire tooth. Toothpaste isn’t necessary, or even much recommended for babies. If some substance is required, then something gentle and natural like sea salt may be just the thing.

Key Takeaways:

• Baby teeth begin to put in an appearance typically no earlier than six months, and can take up to a year or longer.
• Generally the pearlies break through in sets of two, with the lower, central incisors often cutting through first, followed by the upper central incisors.
• It’s important to massage gently along baby’s gumline, with a damp cloth, both before teeth appear as well as after.

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