Good oral hygiene is important to start at an early age.
People usually think of a newborn as having no teeth.
Your child's primary teeth should not be neglected, because they guide the permanent teeth into place. Bacteria should be removed by wiping the gums gently with a damp washcloth or gauze. When the teeth start coming in, the parent should begin daily brushing. When teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One serious form of tooth decay among infants and young children results from the bottle the child uses.