Dental Development
Dental Checklist for Infants and Toddlers
Birth to 6 months
____ Clean mouth with gauze after feedings and at bedtime.
____ Ask your pediatrician about fluoride supplements.
____ Regulate feeding habits.6 to 12 months
____ First tooth should appear.
____ Begin to brush teeth after each feeding and at bedtime with small,
soft-bristled brush.
____ Baby begins to walk; be alert to dental injuries.
____ Wean from breast or bottle by first birthday.12 to 24 months
____ Start using pea-sized portions of fluoridated toothpaste when
child is able to rinse.
____ Most primary teeth have erupted.
