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Toddlers, like adults, require special attention to keep their mouth, gums and teeth clean and healthy. Hygiene of the mouth should start much before the first tooth appears. The gums should be regularly wiped with a soft wet cloth so that the tooth can emerge at a clean place when it chooses to appear.
Proper care […]
Posted on May 31st, 2008 by admin
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Permanent teeth start appearing at age six or some time after that in place of the primary teeth, which start falling one by one. These may appear early or later in some children as dictated by each one’s bodily timetable determined by hereditary traits. The teeth’s order of appearance is more important than the time […]
Posted on May 25th, 2008 by admin
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Baby-bottle tooth decay is caused by bacterial infection. Bacteria multiply in the mouth if exposed longer time to sugars resulting from breaking down of carbohydrates in liquids, such as milk and fruit juice. The bacteria, while feeding on the sugar, produce an acid that de-mineralizes and causes tooth decay. If not prevented, the problem could […]
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by admin
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Taking proper care of toddler teeth and training them to form a sense of good oral habits are important health issues for parents. They should form a habit brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and regular visits to the dentist. Regular visit to the dentist is important from age […]
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by admin
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Babies are born with primary teeth hidden inside their gums. These teeth begin to erupt about six months after birth. The teething time and number of teeth depends on their physical construction, and varies from kids to kids. Two bottom front teeth commonly appear first followed by four front teeth on the top. Normally […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by admin
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Proper dental care and good oral hygiene is very important for the overall health and well being of the toddlers. For best results, the kids should be made to daily brush and floss their teeth twice and once respectively. One of the brushing, and the flossing should be done before bedtime.
Kids should use the right […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by admin
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Painful teething in toddlers is often caused by molars, which take time to push through the gum due to their bigger size and bluntness. The molars appear mainly during age two, and the pain is more common during this period. Although painful, there is no evidence that teething causes any illness. However, illness can occur […]
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by admin
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Normal toddlers have a total of 20 milk-teeth, which starts to appear when they are about age 6 or 7 months and the last ones come out at about age 20 to 30 months. The teeth generally appear in pairs with the tooth at the lower jaw appearing first. These first set of teeth lasts […]
Posted on April 11th, 2008 by admin
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Almost all the toddlers are very fond of sweeties that include candies, ice-creams and cookies. However, parents should take care to wean the kids away from developing a special weakness for these sugary items, and should do everything in their power to stop it from becoming a habit. Because too many, even a 2 or […]
Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by admin
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Cleanliness of both the body and the surroundings is essential for a toddler’s wellbeing. An early training in cleanliness from infancy will make personal hygiene a habit for the toddlers, and it will remain with them throughout their lives. Kids are least resistant to cleanliness training when they are very young, and if trained from […]
Posted on March 19th, 2008 by admin
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