https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 11:50:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116939 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:49:20 +0000 BananaPancakes 1116939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started brushing twice a day as soon as he had teeth around 4 months. At first we just used water and a baby brush, but by 8 months, he already had 8 teeth and we started using a tiny bit of Tom's fluoride free paste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116838 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:05:31 +0000 Smurfette 1116838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! </p> <p>I was wondering about this cause R has 2 teeth now. I have been wiping with a wet cloth right when we get in the bath. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116829 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:02:17 +0000 shellio 1116829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Getting in the habit of wiping their teeth, or even gums, as early as possible is a good idea. You can use a washcloth or a soft bristle toothbrush. Twice a day is ideal. We started using a little rubber toothbrush around 3 mos and just made it part of our bedtime routine, then when he got a couple of teeth we started using a baby-safe toothpaste. One of the bees had a good post on dental care and gear in the past couple of months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116826 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:01:21 +0000 pl0508 1116826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We brush twice a day ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116815 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:58:51 +0000 butterbean 1116815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: ooh...i didn't think about washing them during bathtime...good idea! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116799 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:53:56 +0000 edelweiss 1116799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 8 months and had 4 teeth. i had been wiping his gums and teeth with a wet washcloth at the beginning of a bath. then he had a fall and one of his teeth got knocked out, so we went to the dentist. the dentist gave us a toothbrush and said to start brushing at morning and night, and take him into the dentist for his first appointment at 18 months.</p> <p>i don't know how much contact i actually make with his teeth with the toothbrush. i am using it, but i still try to wipe with the washcloth because i feel like i have better control/aim.</p> <p>at some point we're supposed to start using a little bit of toothpaste, but i'm not sure when. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-care-of-teeth#post-1116793 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:49:39 +0000 butterbean 1116793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>how do you take care of your LO's teeth?</p> <p>DS is 9 months and has 4 teeth...and i'm not exactly sure how to take care of them? </p>