llade:

Please ma son is one year old and he has been completely weaned and started eating cooked food. I need advice on how to take care of his dental health. Thanks

Get a small piece of foam with toothpaste that suits his age; it will do the job.

Note: Eating sticky things without frequent rinsing can cause decay in both teeth and gums. If you notice any signs of gum disease, consult the dentist immediately. Good luck!

can't one use the conventional chewing stick?

my sister uses glycerin and cottonwool, her baby would be a yr old next week.

what about 6 months old babbies how do u also clean their gums?

Virtueways:

what about 6 months old babbies how do u also clean their gums?

Check out for my previous reply. Best of luck!

MY GRAND MA USED TOBACCO TO BRUSH MY TEETH
IS VERY HEALTHY

MY GRAND PA USED DRYGIN TO WASH MY MOUTH AFTER GRA MA FINSH BRUSHING MY TEETH WT TOBACCO
MY MAMMY TOLD ME

actually am not here to give advice, am here to take em brushing
my three years old brother teeth is a nighmare, thanks everyone for the
advice.

I am very happy for ur positive contributions towards this topic. Three gboser to u all.

@ All

Non of you mention* cleaning the tongue, which, if not cleaned even properly, result in serious mouth odor [/b]as they grow/develop.
Most especially the whitish substance on the tongue.

[b]The most important thing is to be gentle at it, a lot of parent don't know they exert too much pressure/force on the gum while help brush.

Whilst cleaning the tongue, the feel of wanting to vomit scare the hell outta them and they don't like it.

The pain and vomit feeling, is the real reason children hate parents help brush their teeth, but love to do it themselves.

And when a child (1-3yrs) can't talk, they cry to tell you something is wrong or I don't like it.

@ All

Non of you mention* cleaning the tongue, which, if not cleaned even properly, result in serious mouth odor [/b]as they grow/develop.
Most especially the whitish substance on the tongue.

[b]The most important thing is to be gentle at it, a lot of parent don't know they exert too much pressure/force on the gum while help brush.

Whilst cleaning the tongue, the feel of wanting to vomit scare the hell outta them and they don't like it.

The pain and vomit feeling, is the real reason children hate parents help brush their teeth, but love to do it themselves.

And when a child (1-3yrs) can't talk, they cry to tell you something is wrong or I don't like it.

use a damp cloth or piece of gauze to wipe the tooth. Once more teeth begin to appear, you can use finger brushes that are worn over your index finger and use them to brush your baby's teeth.

When your baby is about 18 months to about 2 years old, you can purchase a child toothbrush and begin cleaning your child's teeth at least once a day

you can read more on care of the teeth at :

http://nutritioningtips..com

@Chaircover how about a 1yr 3mths old baby, will the drama u described above work with him/her
cos I have a baby of that age, if I start making fusses at her, she will only laugh and think am playing with her.

These days she collects the cloth from me and attempts to brush herself, also feeding has become a nightmare as she will always want to feed herself. I end up using about five spoons for each meal and she will still collect all from me if I refuse giving her come and see drama, she will cry and wail profusely, roll on the ground, hit her head on anything ha I don see, okay if eventually leave to please herself, she will spill all the food and dirty/scatter everywhere kai women dey try abeg.

I now feed her with my bear hands(properly washed though) and she has followed suit except for liquids but I dont think it's hygienic enough but what can I do cos she will never eat.

kokoye:

sand-paper can be used as well.

If these was how you were treated at that age, i guess you should be gumless by now.

Use charcoal and scrub

Aro Okigbo:

best answer. no microbe stands this treatment!!!

I dont know if these guys meant these ti be jokes but its quite true !!!

Charcoal has amazing cleansing powers

Check out these links
http://www.herbal-supplements-for-you.com/homeremedies/home-remedies-toothache.htm
http://www.dherbs.com/articles/carbon-activated-charcoal-177.html


Dont know how it works for children though !

Get a small piece of foam with toothpaste that suits his age; it will do the job.

Note: Eating sticky things without frequent rinsing can cause decay in both teeth and gums. If you notice any signs of gum disease, consult the dentist immediately. Good luck!

Thanks Global-D. It works fine. I did and I wash the tongue very well. It wasn't that easy but my baby showed the sign that she enjoyed herself. Thumb up.

Dabbs:


Thanks Global-D. It works fine. I did and I wash the tongue very well. It wasn't that easy but my baby showed the sign that she enjoyed herself. Thumb up.

You welcome, ! Best wishes to him/her.

Use of soft cloth with toothpaste on it works just fine. it will enable you reach the tongue (carefully, oo!) since that' s where the odour lies. 

My BIG man will be clocking a year old soon and I remember we tried to brush his teeth as early as when he was 7 months. Initially he was ok with it, then later he showed some kind of discomfort. Afterwards he will just collect the brush and well, you know what babies do. 

Later we figured out that it may not be right especially for his gums and we stopped. Now that he has more (teeth), we will be switching to the old school style. . . Cotton Wool. . .at least even the doctor/dentist agreed! 

I don't know where u base but dere is kiddies toothbrush n toothpaste from 4month old dey r very soft dat's wat i use 4 my kids. if u r in 9ja it might be hard 2 get dem because i was home last yr n i went 2 ojuwoye market lookn 4 kid's toothpaste i cud'nt get, i later got dem in shoprite. anoder alternative will be cotton wool with water or tiny bit of d adult toothpaste.

^^^ Ok now we know that you are not in 9ja. clap clap. 
You forgot that kids are different and can react differently - The gum can be very sensitive for some.

Cotton wool and baby toothpaste it is.

hi,
the thread is educative indeed, but my children are 7- 810 years now and i don't like the colour of thrie new teeth, could ot be from toothpaste or what do i do?

shemy:

hi,
the thread is educative indeed, but my children are 7- 810 years now and i don't like the colour of thrie new teeth, could ot be from toothpaste or what do i do?

I read somewhere the teeth colour depends on nature or some diseases. Heredity may also be at work. Whatever, consult the dentist,  They know better

Women, una well done o!. I just de pass say mek I greet una,,
When I was a baby, I used all, Brushed with paste, used Alum, Clothe, Warm water & charcoal with salt.

chewing stick will more than do a good job!

Being serious, clean soft cloth with a smear of baby toothpaste is what you need for a start and then introduce toothbrush later, say about 15months. But be prepared as your baby will swallow almost everything, although it should not be a source of worry to you so far you stick to baby tooth paste.

Una fit use VIM [scouring powder] and iron sponge