Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric Dentistry

My child broke his tooth, what should I do?

Keep the piece of the fractured tooth in a container with filtered water so you can take it to the dentist. This fragment will be "glued" to the tooth with a very safe technique aiming to preserve all structure of the healthy tooth tissue.

At what age my child can start using toothpaste with fluoride?

Once he learns to spit out the excess of paste.

What is the ideal paste for a baby?

Any one that does NOT contain fluoride, because the baby will swallow the whole paste. CAUTION! Fluoride is highly toxic and in high doses can even cause death.

When should I introduce toothpaste on my baby’s hygiene?

Once the first tooth appears. As the name states, the paste is for the tooth!

Why do I have to clean my newborn baby’s mouth?

Clean the mouth is as important as to clean the genital area, hands, feet, etc. If the baby does not get used to clean the mouth from the first days, when teeth start appearing, he will not accept well the idea of someone introducing suddenly a strange apparatus called toothbrush. The sooner it is introduced the easier will be to keep the habit.

When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?

From the first days of life we should be cleaning the oral cavity with silicone finger stalls specific for this purpose. Do not use toothpaste!

At what age should I take my child to the dentist?

As soon as your baby’s teeth appear. It is very difficult to treat a child under 4 years; therefore, as soon as he feels comfortable with the dentist, the more effective will be the preventive work. We recommend that parents take their children to attend their visits to the dentist.