Caring for your baby's teeth

Dental hygiene should start when your baby starts teething.

• Set a good example by letting him/her watch you while you brush your teeth.
• Clean your baby’s teeth once a day before bedtime.
• Use a soft baby brush or your finger wrapped in a damp facecloth.
• Brush or wipe the tongue.
• Ask your dentist whether it is necessary to give fluoride supplements.
• Limit your baby’s intake of sweets and ensure that your baby has a healthy diet.