http://dentalhealthgroup.ca Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:03:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ...In 23-79 AD, the practice of oral hygiene included drinking goat's milk for sweet breath.  And you think some modern mouthwashes are strong! ...There is evidence of the habitual use of some kind of cleaning agents on the teeth of prehistoric skulls. ...The Chinese had by at least 1500 AD developed a ... http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/did-you-know-2 You should begin cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth erupt. Using gauze or a damp washcloth you should gently wipe the surface of the teeth and gums. You can help your child to learn proper brushing techniques by doing it with them every bedtime until they can properly ... http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/how-should-i-clean-my-childs-teeth-and-when-should-i-start A very small amount, about the size of a small pea is more than adequate. Children tend to swallow a fair amount of the toothpaste and, over time, this can cause white spots to form on permanent teeth due to the excess of fluoride. http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/how-much-toothpaste-should-i-use