Babies are usually born with 20 primary teeth that appear around the age of 6 months, whereas all teeth come through gums by the age of 3.  It is crucial to take care of your baby's teeth from a very early age. Parents often think that since their child will eventually lose all of his/her baby teeth, there is no need to take care of them. On the other hand, when it comes to dental health, baby teeth guide permanent ones to be grown out in the right position when the time comes. Therefore, as soon as teeth appear, they require proper care. 

Once teeth appear, there is a possibility that your baby develops decay which is the destruction of tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. In order to avoid further complications, there are several ways you can help your baby maintain dental health:

• Wipe your baby’s gums with a wet, clean cloth or pad after each feed. You can brush his/her first teeth as soon as they appear with a soft toothbrush and water.
• You can start applying dental floss before brushing once a baby has more than 1 tooth that touch each other.
• Little amount of low fluoride toothpaste can be applied around the age of 18 months.
• Never let your child fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, fruit juice or any other sugary drinks. Limit snacks that are high in sugar.