Pay attention to oral hygiene after birth

Doudou is only 14 months old, but her mother took her to the hospital to see her teeth. Why? It turned out that his gums were all swollen, red and painful. He couldn't eat anything anymore, and the whole family was very anxious. Originally, Doudou had long had teeth, but the family believed that such a young child did not need to brush their teeth, neglecting Doudou's oral hygiene, which led to gum inflammation. Dr. Zhang Wen from the Fourth Outpatient Department of Jiangsu Provincial Stomatological Hospital stated that the oral hygiene issues of infants and young children are also very important.
According to Zhang Wen, after the baby is born, parents should start paying attention to the baby's oral hygiene. After each feeding, wrap your fingers with clean gauze or gently scrub the oral tissue and gums with a latex fingertip toothbrush. At this time, toothpaste is not needed, just water. After the baby grows its first tooth, it is necessary to use a light bristled small toothbrush to help the baby brush its teeth and prevent bottle caries.
When choosing a toothbrush for your baby, first of all, the bristles should be soft and the brush head should be small, so that you can easily touch all your baby's teeth, including the innermost teeth. Secondly, the brush surface should be flat and the top of the bristles should be circular, so as not to scratch the baby's gums. Wash with warm water after brushing each time, with the brush head facing up and placed in a cup in a well ventilated area to prevent moisture and bacteria from forming. When the toothbrush is worn out, such as when the bristles are loose, it is necessary to replace the toothbrush. Generally, it is necessary to replace the toothbrush every 3 months.
With a suitable toothbrush, it is necessary to make your baby fall in love with brushing teeth. Firstly, let your baby choose the toothbrush and cup they like, as their beautiful appearance will always attract their attention. Secondly, before brushing your baby's teeth, you can first let the baby watch the parents brush their teeth. Infants and young children like to imitate, so it is very interesting for them to brush their teeth. Parents can demonstrate first and then brush their baby, which will be easier to accept. Alternatively, you can ask the baby to help a parent brush their teeth. When their attention is on helping others brush their teeth, their mood is very happy. Another parent can take this opportunity to brush their baby's teeth, and generally the baby will not cry. In addition, parents can also tell their babies some small stories about promoting oral hygiene to encourage them to brush their teeth on time. After the baby is three years old, they can be trained to brush their teeth independently.