A baby’s growth includes several changes from inside out. Babies get their first teeth when they are about the age of six months or one year and this is why keeping good oral hygiene of your baby is essential. Babies can develop gum disease and even have tooth decay.
There are some reasons why your baby can suffer from gum disease:
Lack of Proper Oral Hygiene
Regular cleaning of your baby’s mouth is necessary in order to save it from infections and gingivitis which is the first stage of gum disease. Health conditions like down’s syndrome and type 1 diabetes make babies vulnerable to developing gum disease. It is your responsibility to make sure that your baby has good oral hygiene. If you are not doing regular mouth cleaning, you might see swollen gums, and it can lead to developing more severe health issues, and not only your baby will have oral infections, but his overall health might get compromised too.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
The symptoms are all same at every age. These signs include swollen and puffed gum tissue, bleeding, redness, and severe pain in the dental cavity. It can be very unsettling for your baby to bear with the pain. If you notice that your baby is developing any of these symptoms, seek help from a professional as soon as possible and reduce the chances of further complications.
How to Prevent Gum Disease in Infants
To prevent gum disease in your infants, you must clean their teeth and overall mouth daily. Cleaning your baby’s mouth after feeding is super easy. If your baby has no teeth yet, a clean damp cloth canbe used to wipe the gums gently.
If your baby has teeths, a soft bristle brush with a tiny amount of toothpaste can help you clean your infant’s mouth.
When your baby has teeths that touch together, using dental floss to floss in-between the teeth delicately can clean the teeth thoroughly and there can be no chances of developing any type of bacterial infection.
It is essential to pay a weekly visit to your dentist so that he can examine your baby’s teeth growth process and if his oral health is good or not. Dentists can give you tips to maintain good oral care.
