Dental health is just as important for your baby as it is for yourself, so it's important to keep up with the care of baby teeth from their initial eruption throughout their development. Pedodontic Associates has often been described as the best pediatric dentists Hawaii has to offer, with two locations on Oahu and one on Maui, and they have plenty to offer for anyone who needs help monitoring and caring for their child's teeth.

As your child grows, their teeth go through a handful of key stages, from the initial eruption of the first baby tooth to the filling out and spacing of teeth in the mouth. Below you'll find a few key tips for keeping up with them and making sure they remain healthy and clean.

• Watch & Care For New Baby Teeth: Before any teeth come in you can use gauze or a finger brush to wipe your baby's gums and keep them clean. Once baby teeth start erupting in the mouth, typically around six months of age, it's important to care for them individually, using a washcloth or baby toothbrush for daily cleaning with water.
• Visit The Dentist & Monitor Development: It's best to start regular visits to a pediatric dentist within six months of the first tooth eruption. As more teeth come in, be sure to massage gums to ease teething discomfort and floss teeth with no space between them.
• Brush As A Team: As teeth continue to erupt throughout the first year, consult with your dentist often and make brushing a team effort. You will also want to watch for signs of issues such as teeth grinding, which can lead to pain and other problems.

Keeping up with your child's dental care will not only keep them healthy and happy, it will also promote a positive relationship between them and the pediatric dentist. Pedodontic Associates has been working with infants, young children, and adolescents for over 25 years, so you can rest easy knowing your child is in a gentle and caring environment. For more information, be sure to visit them online. You can also reach their Aiea location at (808) 487-7933, their Honolulu location at (808) 735-1733, or their Kahului location at (808) 877-0066.