Professional Baby Teeth Care Guide from Valis Dental

🍼 1. Before Teeth Erupt – Clean the Gums Daily

Use a soft, clean cloth or gauze moistened with warm water to wipe the gums twice a day.
This removes bacteria and builds an early oral hygiene habit for your baby.

🦷 2. Once Teeth Appear – Begin Brushing

Choose an extra-soft, small-headed toothbrush designed for infants.
Use a fluoride toothpaste with age-appropriate concentration — only a smear the size of a grain of rice.
Brush gently twice a day, especially after the evening meal.

Valis Dental uses specialized, kid-safe dental products to ensure effective yet gentle cleaning for little teeth.

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💧 3. Never Let Your Baby Sleep with a Bottle

Milk and juice can pool in the mouth overnight, feeding bacteria that cause tooth decay.
If your child needs a bottle for comfort, fill it with only water.

🍭 4. Limit Sugary and Sticky Foods

Candies, juices, sticky snacks, and even sweetened medicine can increase the risk of cavities.
Avoid sugary foods before bedtime.
Encourage drinking water after sweets or brushing teeth when possible.

🧼 5. Teach Brushing Early – but Continue Parental Supervision

At age 3, children can begin learning to brush their own teeth.
However, adult supervision is needed until at least age 7–8 to ensure thorough and correct brushing.
Teach your child to brush for at least 2 minutes, covering all surfaces.

🧵 6. Start Flossing if Teeth Are Close Together

If baby teeth grow closely together (typically around age 2), start flossing daily.
Flossing removes plaque between teeth — a common hiding spot for bacteria.

Section 3: Common Mistakes Parents Make with Baby Teeth

Valis Dental has treated many young patients suffering from dental problems due to the following misconceptions:

❌ Assuming cavities in baby teeth don’t need treatment
❌ Allowing children to drink juice or milk constantly throughout the day
❌ Brushing teeth incorrectly or too quickly
❌ Only visiting the dentist when there’s pain or swelling

🎯 The solution: Start dental check-ups early and visit a trusted pediatric dental clinic like Valis Dental to establish good dental routines from the start.

Section 4: When Should Your Child Have Their First Dental Visit?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry:

📅 Your child’s first dental visit should occur when the first tooth erupts or by their first birthday – whichever comes first.

After that, schedule regular check-ups every 6 months to:

Detect cavities early
Monitor jaw and bite development
Receive diet and hygiene advice
Help children become comfortable with dental visits

At Valis Dental, our experienced pediatric team will:

✔ Provide gentle, comprehensive exams
✔ Offer professional cleanings using child-safe techniques
✔ Teach fun and engaging oral hygiene habits
✔ Build trust and reduce fear of the dentist

Section 5: Frequently Asked Questions at Valis Dental About Baby Teeth

❓ Should cavities in baby teeth be treated?

✔️ Absolutely. Untreated cavities can progress to painful infections or early tooth loss, which may affect permanent teeth.
Valis Dental offers gentle, pain-free filling techniques tailored for children to preserve baby teeth until they naturally fall out.

❓ When do baby teeth fall out?

Baby teeth typically start to fall out at age 6 and are fully replaced by age 12. However, this timeline varies by child.

❓ Should sealants be applied to baby teeth?

✔️ Yes. Dental sealants help protect the chewing surfaces of molars — the most cavity-prone areas — by preventing bacteria buildup in grooves and pits.

Section 6: Valis Dental – The Trusted Choice for Your Child’s Oral Health

At Valis Dental, we go beyond basic treatment. We support families in building lifelong dental health habits with:

🧑‍⚕️ Pediatric dental specialists
🧸 Kid-friendly, fear-free environment
🛡️ 100% child-safe dental materials
👨‍👩‍👧 Personalized care and follow-up reminders
🌿 Gentle, non-invasive procedures

📞 Book a Pediatric Dental Visit at Valis Dental Today

Don’t wait until your child is in pain. The best time to care for your child’s baby teeth is now. Let Valis Dental help your little one grow up with a healthy, confident smile.

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