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When should oral care begin, I have heard that babies teeth structures are already forming before they are even born? The importance of oral hygiene and dental health starts very early on for babies. As early as the 6th week of pregnancy your tiny baby is already growing teeth – a dental ridge, inside the dental ridge your baby’s teeth are developing. Between the 4th and 6th month of pregnancy the first hard tooth structures are formed and babies are born with nearly finished tooth crowns which move to the surface in the 1st year of a baby’s life.
Did you know MAM UK have launched their new set of mini teethers called the Bite & Relax designed to combat the itching and tingling sensations that come with teething. The Bite & Relax has been developed for front teeth and back teeth.
is there to protect them, bacteria that causes caries cannot establish themselves so easily.’ Most children have developed
a relatively stable oral flora by four years of age.
The MAM Massaging Brush is not only ideal for cleaning the very first teeth but parents can also let their babies massage their gums helping with the itching and tingling sensations.
Caries promoting bacteria (tooth decay) not only comes from food but can be passed on. For this reason, a baby should always have its own personal spoon and a soother should always be cleaned thoroughly.
What are the signs of teething and are there any steps I should follow? Tingling, itching and pushing sensations are felt with the onset of a growing tooth beneath the surface. For most children their first tooth comes through at about 6 months; however a child’s development does not always stick to given timeframes. At this stage, babies particularly like to put things in their mouth and chew on them providing relief, cooled objects are often favoured. Dr Yvonne Wagner, Dentist at the Jena University Clinic and Specialist for preventive dentistry and contributor to the MAM Oral Hygiene Brochure explains the following on the healthy bacterial balance of baby’s oral flora: ‘As adults we live with up to 700 different micro- organisms in our mouths without a problem. Babies are born without such bacteria. It takes time for them to develop their own balanced oral flora. For example discovering the environment orally means putting things that interest them into their mouths. This is good. When the teeth come through and a healthy, balanced oral flora
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Are there different toothbrushes for different age ranges/stages of development? At around 9 months babies are pretty good at using their hands to hold things and guiding movements with their hands – this means they can also brush their teeth! Of course not perfectly and not alone but well enough to establish a regular oral routine.
Special toothbrushes for
learning, like the MAM Training Brush are ideal at this stage ensuring all areas of the mouth can be easily reached. The brush handle is extra-long and made especially so that parent and child can guide the brush together.
My toddler just isn't interested in brushing his teeth, what can I do to make it more fun? Children
Did you know Prevention is always better
than treatment, a daily oral routine is essential and can be started early with the MAM Oral Care Rabbit. Dental appointments should be
like to imitate what grownups do. The MAM First Brush with a short compact handle is perfect for brushing like a grown up. Baby first teeth are also important space keepers for their second, permanent set of teeth.
regular and fluoride intake is as per instructed by specialist advice. Sweetened drinks and snacks should always be kept to a minimum
Further information can be found on mambaby.com www.facebook.com/mambabyuk
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