Random Dental Facts

The sequence that foods are eaten can determine the risk for cavities, i.e., if you eat sugary foods after meals, you decrease the chance for cavities, as opposed to just eating sugary foods alone.

There are almost 9,000 accidental pockings and piercings with toothpicks per year.

Earliest record of a toothbrush was found in Chinese literature about 1600 AD

The electric toothbrush was first introduced in 1939.

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Baby Teeth

Draper Family Dentistry Thinks YOU Should Know...

Should I start cleaning my babies gums even before their teeth come in? 

Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it's a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth during bath time. You don't need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over the gums.

Bacteria in the mouth usually can't harm the gums before the teeth emerge, but it can be hard to tell when the teeth are starting to push through, so you'll want to start early. Getting your baby used to having his mouth cleaned as part of his daily routine should make it easier to transition into toothbrushing later on.

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