Blisters on the gums may indicate the presence of herpes simplex virus, or a drug reaction such as erythema multiforme. A big delay in the eruption of baby teeth might indicate hypothyroidism or failure to thrive in infants. Small, flat, red areas on the soft palate might indicate pharyngitis, or thrombocytopenia. For more interesting facts about oral medicine and pathology, click on Oral Pathology-UofIowa Brushing Baby Teeth Brushing baby teeth can be quite a challenge for new parents. Some infants and toddlers may refuse to let parents brush their teeth.
Parents can experiment with various rewards for good behavior during brushing.
The initial tooth brushing attempts need to last only 5 seconds or so - and some little reward should be provided immediately thereafter. The time spent brushing the teeth can be gradually increased later on. Brushing and cleansing should begin as soon as baby's first teeth appear. Let's discuss some of the steps you can take to prevent early childhood caries. Begin by NOT sharing your eating utensils with your infant, and vice versa.