Baby’s oral health
Brushing
- Start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they come through the gum – usually at around 6 months old.
- Use a baby toothbrush and a tiny smear of family or baby toothpaste, containing at least 1000ppm fluoride.
- Don’t rinse your baby’s mouth after brushing.
- Brush your baby’s teeth twice a day – once at night and once during the day, usually in the morning.
NHS Oral health guidance for babies
Brushing for 0 to 3 year olds with Dr Ranj
Sugar
- Too much sugar can harm your baby’s new teeth.
- Only give water or milk to your baby to drink. Fresh fruit and vegetables provide your baby with all the sugar they need.
- Try not to give any food containing extra sugar – if you do, makde sure it is with a meal and not as a snack.
- Fresh fruit and vegetables are tooth-friendly snacks just like cheese, rice cakes, breadsticks and plain yogurt.
