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Questions about caring for baby teeth
From what age should we brush? How much toothpaste? And what actually happens when the first wobbly tooth arrives? There are many questions about caring for baby teeth – and most of them come up in every family.
We have gathered the most common ones here. If your question is not among them: speak to us at your next appointment or simply give us a call. We will take the time.
The most important points at a glance
- Even before the first tooth: gently wipe the gum ridge after meals and massage it lightly.
- Brush daily from the first baby tooth – soft brush, no more than a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
- From the second year of life first attempts at brushing on their own, at least once a day before going to bed.
- From the second birthday brush twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.
- A mini toothbrush with soft, multi-tufted and rounded bristles is suitable.
- At the check-up appointment we show you and your child together how this works best in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
From when do I have to brush my baby's teeth?
As soon as the first baby tooth is there. At the beginning a cotton bud or a very soft brush with a tiny amount of toothpaste is enough. Even before that you can gently wipe the gum ridge after every meal.
How much toothpaste does a toddler need?
At most an amount the size of a pea, and for the very smallest considerably less. Use a toothpaste that suits your child's age.
How long do I have to help my child with brushing?
First attempts at brushing on their own make sense from the second year of life, but fine motor skills are usually only sufficient at primary school age. Until then the rule is: your child may start, and you brush afterwards.
Which toothbrush is the right one for children?
A special mini toothbrush with soft, multi-tufted and rounded bristles. The small head also reaches the back teeth without pressing.
What can I do if my child resists brushing?
Firm rituals help: always at the same time, in the same place and in a set order. Brushing together and small games take the fight out of it. At the preventive appointment we practise the technique with your child – afterwards it often works better at home.
What do I do when my child has a wobbly tooth?
As a rule wobbly teeth come loose by themselves when the permanent tooth comes through. Do not pull at it by force. If the tooth hurts, the gum is inflamed or the permanent tooth is already coming through next to it, we will take a look.