Babies start to teething when they are around two months of age. This is similar to a baby sometimes. The first sign is when they start to drool, at this time you should put a bib on your baby to prevent any irration that may happen because of the wetness.
When your baby is holding a rattle they would also be old enough to grip a teething ring. It would be a great idea to have a couple in the fridge for hen you baby needs them. This can be considered the same as a baby most of the time. Do not freeze the teething ring because it will cause the baby to frost bite their hands and gums.
Usually the first tooth will appear around six to nine month. However if you or any other close family member had teeth sooner your baby’s teeth may erupt sooner too. No matter what, when that tooth come out it will need to be cleaned. It can be cleaned by wiping it with a facecloth or you may choose to use a soft wet toothbrush.
When your child has many teeth that have erupted you can begin to introduce flossing. When your child tries to floss it will teach them some fine motor skills. There have been studies done by the American Dental Association that have proven that brushing alone will not remove all the food stuck in teeth so flossing also needs to be done. Of course this has nothing to do with a baby usually. Without this flossing daily cavities and nasty breath is sure to come quicker.
A dentist needs to see your child twice per year. Your child should see their dentist when they are able to sit for as long as ten minutes. But this should be done by the time that they turn three.