Infant oral care is very important to reduce germ and other build-up in your baby's mouth. The American Dental Association recommends parents begin regularly cleaning baby's mouth just a few days after birth with a small finger tool called a finger toothbrush or gum massager - an example can be found at http://sale.dentist.net/products/laclede-tiny-teeth-soft-finger-toothbrush-and-gum-massager. This massager can be gently rubbed across the infant's tongue and gums a couple of times per day. In addition to providing oral health, infants love the sensorial stimulation provided from the brushing activity as little teeth may soon begin pushing to the surface! This also sets the stage for routine brushing later on.
So, when is the right time to take your baby to the dentist? The best time for an infant's first pediatric dentist appointment is as soon as their first tooth comes in. Some pediatric dentists will do free exams for children under one year old.
