Let’s talk about teeth today!
Kiko’s teeth: I was so happy to congratulate my daughter the other morning when I noticed that she had developed 4 visible teeth! Two front bottom teeth, and two wing teeth on the top. She kind of looks like a vampire now. All of the sudden it dawned on me that I might need to start brushing her teeth. So I went to my source of information, aka Baby Center for what to do with baby teeth cleaning. Apparently, they recommend cleaning the baby’s gums with wet gauze even before the teeth come out. I had not been doing that…sorry Kiko. I had no idea. But now that the teeth have popped out they recommend parents to start brushing the baby teeth. So, I went to a pharmacy and got a baby’s first tooth brush..picture below. Babycenter recommends that I put a tiny bit of tooth paste and brush her gums and teeth. I was afraid that she would whine, but surprisingly, she seems to like it. She smiles at me when I do it, so I take that as a good sign 🙂
My teeth: One thing I was proud of was how strong my teeth were. I’ve never in my life had cavities. I wasn’t taking a particularly good care of my teeth besides going to the dentist for a cleaning every 6 months. I hated flossing and I only did it when I felt like it, but still no cavities. Things changed after the baby. I have no idea what happened – I just got treated for 4 cavities, I wanted to cry! Since that horrible visit to the dentist I have begun flossing twice a day, using mouth wash and brushing my teeth religiously. I’m deathly afraid of the dentist and more cavities. Delivery was painful for one 12 hour event, but going to the dentist and getting fillings is painful in long gradual torture kind of way.
Anyway, I hear that mouth PH levels change when you are pregnant, and you are more likely to get cavities during pregnancu. I’m guessing this had happened to me. Has anyone experienced the same?
