# First Teeth Guide
> The first tooth is a milestone. Learn cleaning methods, teething comfort and when to book the first dental visit.

## Guides
- [Cleaning Baby Gums](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/cleaning-baby-gums/): Cleaning baby gums means gently wiping them with a clean, damp cloth or gauze, usually after feeds and before bed.
- [Brushing the First Tooth](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/first-tooth-brushing/): First tooth brushing starts as soon as a tooth appears, using a small soft brush and only a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste, twice a day.
- [Teething Comfort Without Gels](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/teething-comfort/): Teething comfort usually comes from simple things: gentle gum pressure, something cool and safe to chew, and extra cuddles.
- [Bottles and Teeth at Night](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/bottle-and-sleep-teeth/): Milk, formula or juice that sits on the teeth while a baby sleeps keeps sugars in contact with them for hours, which is the main reason dental groups advise.
- [First Dental Visit Age](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/first-dental-visit-age/): Dental groups commonly advise booking the first dental visit age around when the first tooth appears and no later than the first birthday.

## About
- [About First Teeth Guide](https://caring-for-baby-teeth.futyhyfo.workers.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made

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