The teethare just as important as adult teeth, as any trauma to these first results in severe damage to the adult dentition. That is why you must clean the teeth of toddlers, since their eruption, and at least once a day. When the temporary premolars appear, parents can make a real brush.

And attention to caries! From an early age, the bacteria that cause cavities are most often transmitted to the childvia saliva from motherUsually between the 19th and 33rd month. To reduce the risk of caries, it is strongly advised to follow some rules of hygiene, especially during this period: no kissing on the mouth, not sucking the nipple or spoon baby, do not let it put your fingers in Mom's mouth.

And finally, abefore the end of the first yearAn initial visit to the dentist is required.
From 3 years, the visit to the dentist should take place every 6 months until age 5. Then, in the case of good oral health is every year!

Teeth and Food

Diet plays an essential role in the growth of the jaw and the occurrence of caries. From 3 years, the infant feeding should be solid, because it must chew.
Thenibblingaffects the buffering capacity of saliva, ie neutralizing the acid produced by bacteria in the presence of residual sugar. It is therefore necessary not to exceed five food taken per day.
Attention also to the type of food. The most dangerous are those who remain long in the mouth, such as caramels and corn flakes. Thus a square of chocolate is less cariogenic than crisps or salted cakes!
Sweetened beverages should be avoided, and even more before bedtime. The bottle of milk at bedtime is also prohibited. And if children take a soft drink, it is better to drink from the straw (to avoid mouthwash ...). It should also be noted that the acidity of sugary soft drinks are bad for your teeth, even for light drinks!
Note that taking a sugar syrup must be followed by a brushing or at least a glass of water.