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Healthy Teeth Tips for Babies and Toddlers

baby dental visit fremont

It’s never too early to start paying attention to your baby’s smile.  The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends starting a dental regime at birth that involves cleaning your baby’s gums with water and a soft infant toothbrush or wash cloth, and then when teeth begin to appear, brushing them with a “smear” of fluoridated toothpaste and a soft, age-appropriate-sized toothbrush. You can continue to increase the amount of toothpaste after a child’s second birthday and again when the child is old enough to reliably spit out any excess instead of swallowing.

A child’s first trip to the dentist should take place when the first tooth comes in or by the first birthday. At Mission Smiles Dentistry in Fremont CA, Dr. Joshi sees kids as early as 7 months.  Dr. Joshi believes that children should have regular checkups not only to evaluate the teeth but also to assess their growth and development of facial bones.  At Mission Smiles Dentistry in Fremont CA, initial dental exam includes Dr. Joshi evaluating the oral mouth, discussing oral habits/health with parents, when appropriate taking x-rays, polishing teeth with prophy angle and paste and applying topical fluoride varnish.  Contact us at Mission Smiles Dentistry in Fremont at (510) 573-6677.