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ORAL CARE: 102

4/24/2017

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No Capped Teeth!

​This is about teeth, and I’m warning you I am not a dentist so always consult with a professional before taking my pieces as gospel lol. The last blog I created about teeth was all about teething, but this one will be about the struggles I have had to brush my 15 months old’s five pearly whites. I also want to remind you that I write because I hope to help others in similar mommy struggles and with the intent to supply people with a condensed version of all of the materials I searched through to get my conclusions.
Although grills are popular throughout the urban community, I am terrified for my son to become one of those children with a mouth full of silver-capped teeth. I am very aware that baby teeth are temporary, but that shouldn’t lower the priority of keeping them healthy.  I also understand that there are many causes far beyond neglecting a good mouth scrubbing that may lead to the mentioned.

What causes rotting teeth? Sugary foods and beverages are the most common culprits. Additionally outside bacteria’s can contribute to tooth decay.

Prevent Poor Oral Health
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  • Do not put your child to bed with a bottle remaining in their mouth. Make sure that bottle contents are done, and the bottle is out of baby’s mouth!
  • Do not use a bottle to replace a pacifier to consistently calm a child. Additionally, keep baby’s pacifier clean!
  • Bacteria is found in mouths so fight the urge to place your mouth on feeding utensils, bottles, cups, and pacifiers. Even I’ve done this, but I’ve had to fight the urge.
  • Do not dip pacifiers in sweet substances or even in any substance. Items can cling to both pacifiers and teeth.
  • At the sign of teeth, brush them! I brush Tre’s teeth in the morning and at night, but the ADA says that tooth decay begins on contact.
  • Encourage drinking from a cup as soon as possible.

Right Direction

The importance of learning proper dental hygiene early is significant! In fact, a dentist informed me those baby teeth set the standards of adult teeth. Before teeth come in wipe gums with a clean and sterile washcloth. Get your child accustomed to allowing you to clean their mouth.   

Great Products for Children’s Teeth

Here are some products I’ve tried to hopefully avoid my son’s mouth from involuntarily looking like a Cash Money Rapper in B.G’s Bling Bling music video. These have helped me from a tight-lipped boy to a toddler who loves to brush his teeth. And remember it takes 30 days to learn a habit so start your little one in the right direction!

  • Tooth Tissues
  • Finger Toothbrush
  • Banana Toothbrush Teether
  • Baby Buddy Baby’s 1st Toothbrush
  • Baby Buddy Sonic 360 Toothbrush
  • Hello Oral Care Kids Fluoride Free Toothpaste
  • Nuk Toddler Tooth and Gum Cleanser

Let me know if you have any advice you’d like to share! I love hearing about different ways to improve on Mummying *English Accent

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ORAL CARE: 101

12/12/2016

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Teething Games

I've heard old wives tales of dapping a little cognac to reduce pain. I 've heard previous commonalities such as Oragel may cause cancer. As my son's two bottom teeth started to appear and my once sweet boy started developing fits, I took my rants to good 'ole Facebook to hear how mother's cope with teething.

Teething Products
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As a new mom I took all advice. The following are some suggested items to get your baby through this rough patch.
  • Amber Necklaces- I purchased this item via Amazon but Tre was never a fan. I also read a tragic story of an unsupervised little boy being choked to death while playing with this item
  • ​Sophie La Girafe- My son adored this item and it kept him quite happy. The material used was soothing and I think he liked the shape.
     
  • Banana Toothbrush- I was told to use this item with a little dap of Oragel. I opted to use this without. The colors made it an attractive distraction and my little guy couldn't keep it out of his mouth. 
  • Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder- Love this but it is so messy! I placed frozen fruits and sealed. Do to melting and chewing fruit and slobber everywhere (lol). It did the job though. 
  • ​Breastmilk Popsicles- What a great idea but once again messy. My baby boy is greedy and I can hardly pump to keep up with his demand. If you're in abundance try out this little trick!
  • Frozen Teething Rings- My son was not a fan of this method. I know every child is different but my child hated this and seemed to scream louder when he placed the ring in his mouth.. 
  • Sterilized Frozen Wet Rag- This is probably the simplest way to relieve teething. 
  • Frozen Chicken Bones- I wasn't willing to try this. I was afraid a pice of bone would somehow manage to choke my child. It was recommended as a solution to teething. If you've tried this, we'd love to hear how it worked out.
  • Hylands Teething Tablets- I purchased these tablets but haven't had to use them.
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    Juanita C. Clare

    Just a new mother to an amazing little boy learning things as we grow. 


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