Babies and toddlers, Madison

Baby teeth and toddlers: dental care from the very first tooth in Madison.

Tiny teeth need care from the day they appear. We help you lift the lip, choose a toothbrush, handle bottles and pacifiers, and plan the first visit, all in plain answers and without judgement.

From the first toothstart cleaning it twice a day
A smearof fluoride toothpaste under age three
First visitby age one

(608) 555-0129

The idea

Baby teeth are small, but they do big jobs: chewing, speaking, holding space for the adult teeth. The habits you set while they are tiny tend to stay.

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The first years

From the first tooth to the third birthday.

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The first tooth

Usually around six months, though babies vary. Wipe it with a soft cloth or a tiny brush twice a day.
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Lift the lip

Once a month, gently lift your baby lip and look at the teeth. Chalky white or brown spots are worth showing us.
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The first visit

By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. A short, kind visit with you holding your baby.
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Bottles and pacifiers

Avoid putting a baby to bed with a bottle of anything but water. We talk about weaning from bottles and pacifiers at the right time, without pressure.
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Toddler brushing

A rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste under three. You do the brushing, your toddler holds a toothbrush too, and everybody sings.

By age

A simple timeline.

Every child is different. This is the usual shape.

Age	What to do	When to see us
Birth to six months	Wipe gums with a soft cloth after feeds	Questions any time
About six months to one year	Clean the first teeth twice a day	First visit by age one
One to two years	A rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste, brushed by you	Every six months
Two to three years	Brush for two minutes, with help	Every six months
Three and over	A pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, with supervision	Every six months

Good to know

Four common questions.

Teething

Sore, drooly and grumpy is common. A cold teething ring can help. Call us if you are worried about a fever or about your baby.

Thumb and pacifier

Most children outgrow these on their own. We watch the bite and tell you if it is time to help.

Bottle and sippy cup

Water is best between meals. Juice and milk are better with meals than sipped all day.

Falling teeth

Baby teeth start to loosen around age six. Wiggly teeth are exciting, and the tooth fairy is welcome here.

Keep reading

FAQ

Questions about baby and toddler teeth

Still wondering? Call (608) 555-0129.

When should I start brushing?

As soon as the first tooth shows. Use a soft cloth or a tiny brush, twice a day, with a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste.

Is it normal for baby teeth to have spots?

Chalky white or brown spots can be early signs of decay or of enamel differences. Show us at a first visit, and we explain what we see.

Is a pacifier bad for teeth?

Most children outgrow a pacifier or thumb sucking without trouble. We watch how the bite develops and give advice if it needs help.

Can my baby sit on my lap for the exam?

Yes. For babies and toddlers the exam is often knee to knee, with your child lying back with their head on our lap and their feet in your lap.

What about night-time bottles?

Only water in bed after the first teeth appear. Milk and juice that sit on teeth overnight raise the chance of decay.

Do you see babies under one?

Yes, and we love to. Early visits are short and mostly conversation.

Madison, Wisconsin

Ready for a calm first hello?

Tell us a little about your child. We reply within one business day, explain exactly what the visit will look like, and you stay in the room the whole time.

(608) 555-0129

Monday to Thursday	8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am to 2:00 pm
First Saturday of the month	9:00 am to 1:00 pm, family Saturday
Other weekends	Closed

Baby teeth and toddlers: dental care from the very first tooth in Madison.

From the first tooth to the third birthday.

The first tooth

Lift the lip

The first visit

Bottles and pacifiers

Toddler brushing