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My Personalised Ritual: Baby Oral Care

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By completing the questionnaire, you’ve taken a first important step toward better oral health for your baby! 
 
Based on your answers, we’ve curated this Baby Oral Care Ritual for you. The appearance of that first milk tooth is an important milestone in your baby’s development – and the signal that it’s time to turn your attention to their oral care. When you start early, you help your growing child establish healthy habits that will follow them for the rest of their life!

The following ritual will help you get your baby used to – and even enjoy – having their teeth cleaned:

GUM BABY Toothbrushes in 4 colours and 2 jungle buddies

Gently brush your baby’s teeth each morning and night. 

From the moment the 1st tooth erupts, you can put a dab of toothpaste, the size of a grain of rice, containing 1000ppm fluoride, on a toothbrush adapted to the age of your baby.

GUM® BABY Manual Toothbrush features soft and gentle bristles, with an extra-small head for little mouths. The long handle makes it easy for parents to hold.

GUM BABY Toothbrush with arrows pointing to the toothbrush head and bristles
GUM BABY Toothbrush being held in hand
GUM BABY Toothbrush with zoom on the soft bristles and a jungle buddy is on the handle
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Everything you need to know

The first teeth to erupt are typically the lower central incisors, followed by the upper central incisors. Baby teeth start coming in between 6-12 months of age.

It’s important to be aware that which teeth appear first and the exact timing of when they emerge can vary for each child.

 

It's crucial to start brushing as soon as their milk teeth appear, typically around 6 months of age.

Establish a routine of brushing twice daily, in the morning and before bed. Before the 1st tooth appears, you can already pass a humidified gauze in the mouth of your baby, to get your baby used to have its mouth (and later, teeth) cleaned.

Experts recommend starting dental visits when the first milk teeth appear, ideally by your child’s first birthday.

This early introduction helps familiarise your child with the dentist's environment and sets the tone for lifelong oral care habits.

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Why do we use the word ritual? 

At GUM, we’re committed to helping your child adopt an oral care practice that’s not only good for them but also feels good and is fun to do!

We believe in elevating oral care from a healthy habit to an enjoyable ritual, turning small gestures of self-care into mindful health moments that keeps them healthier for longer.

Our approach to oral care is designed to be both emotional and experiential. We understand the joy that comes from a ritual well accomplished and aim to bring that sense of fulfilment to your child’s daily routine. 

That’s why at GUM we strive to deliver superior, personalised holistic oral health solutions that go beyond basic brushing. Our products and practices offer immediate benefits while also promoting long-term health, ensuring your child achieves the best possible care for their mouth and overall well-being.

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