{"id":793,"date":"2025-06-03T20:09:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=793"},"modified":"2025-07-15T20:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:39:50","slug":"pros-caring-for-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/pros-caring-for-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Pros Say About Caring for Your Child\u2019s Baby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being a parent is tough. You have a lot to think about, and your child can go through a lot of changes in a short amount of time. New baby teeth<\/a>, for instance, can cause some distress for both you and them. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared and confident, so check out what the pros say about caring for your child\u2019s baby teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When to Expect Your Child\u2019s Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every child is a bit different, but generally speaking, infants tend to develop their front teeth at around 6 months. They\u2019ll typically have all of their front teeth by 23 months, start growing their back molars at 13 months, and finally have all of their back teeth by 33 months. So, all told, your little one will likely grow their first baby tooth when they\u2019re about 6 months old, and will finish the process by the time they\u2019re 33 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby\u2019s First Dental Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since baby teeth are only temporary, you might be unsure about when you should start taking your child to the dentist. As soon as their first baby tooth grows in, it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment! Baby teeth are super important for healthy oral development and language skills, so it\u2019s a good idea to have your pediatric dentist check on them at least twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part of caring for your child\u2019s baby teeth is gently brushing their new pearly whites. Even if they only have one tiny tooth, brushing it twice per day can help protect their smile from bacteria buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something you want to avoid <\/em>is sharing spoons and toothbrushes with your little one. It might be convenient, but research shows that parents can spread their own cavity bacteria this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do About Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kids are infamous for developing cavities. Fluoride can help protect their precious pearly whites, but is it safe for infants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot of misinformation surrounding fluoride. To clear things up, know that it would take a lot <\/em>of toothpaste to upset your kiddo\u2019s stomach. They might not be ready for a fluoride treatment yet, but it\u2019s safe to dab a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice) on your baby\u2019s toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teething Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s uncomfortable when baby teeth start emerging above the gumline (which might be why most people don\u2019t remember the experience). You don\u2019t want to see your child in pain, so what can you do? Some teething toys are safe \u2013 just steer clear of anything containing benzocaine, which has several FDA warnings going against it. Gently massaging their gums with a clean finger or letting them chew on something cold are other good solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When in doubt about your child\u2019s dental care, call your dentist or schedule an appointment! They\u2019ll be happy to check in on your little one\u2019s new smile and provide you with more useful tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Frank Marchese and his daughter Dr. Jeanelle \u201cNellie\u201d Marchese treat patients of all ages at Arbor Dental Care<\/a>. Gentle and friendly, you can trust these two dental experts with your child and their smile. If you have questions or concerns about your little one\u2019s oral health, contact<\/a> Dr. Frank and Dr. Nellie\u2019s office at 630-969-2310 or request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Being a parent is tough. You have a lot to think about, and your child can go through a lot of changes in a short amount of time. New baby teeth, for instance, can cause some distress for both you and them. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared and confident, so […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=793"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":796,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions\/796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}