bacterial transmission
Did you know you could prevent
the transmission
of bacteria
from your mouth to your baby's
by
just some simple measures?
Your baby´s mouth can be contaminated even before the sixth month of age.
The main source of bacteria
that cause caries in babies
are
generally
the saliva
of their mothers/ fathers
or caregivers.
The earlier the bacterial transmission takes place and the more cariogenic the baby's diet is, the more substantial the transference will be.
That is why mothers with a history of high caries risk will be more likely to have high levels of bacteria in their saliva, putting their children into a greater risk of having early childhood caries.
Our advice for your baby to have a mouth free of bacteria the maximum time is:
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Do not share cutlery with your baby (toothbrushes, spoons, etc.), especially during the first 2 years of life.
- Do not clean the pacifier with your saliva when it gets dirty.
- Do not cool the soup by blowing directly on the baby's spoon or kiss him/her directly on the mouth during the first year of life
- Do not allow the baby's siblings or cousins kiss him/her directly in the mouth
- Do not allow your pets to lick the baby's face.
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