Even though baby teeth are not there forever, they need to be well cared for as problems can affect the development of the permanent teeth. Brush the teeth “2 for 2” – twice a day for 2 minutes each time. Brush the tongue, too, to help get rid of bacteria. Use a toothbrush that is soft with rounded bristles and replace it three to four times a year.
~ Dr. Jeremy Friedman, MB, BCh, FRCP(C), is the Division Head of Paediatric Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children and an Associate Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and sits on the editorial board of general pediatric journals in Canada and the US. Friedman is also the author of Canada’s Toddler Care Book and The Baby Care Book. Friedman hopes that this book will help empower caregivers and provide them with answers to many of the frequent questions and challenges they face on a daily basis.
