Preserving Baby Teeth

There are many milestones that a child looks forward to in his young life, including the day he loses his first, or last, baby tooth. According to the Mayo Clinic, children typically begin to lose their first baby tooth around the age of six, while the last falls out around thirteen. Preserving one or many of these baby teeth can help a parent keep a precious reminder of the child during these memorable years.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp liquid dish soap
  • Soft bristled toothbrush
  • Soft cloth
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Small storage container

Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare a mixture of one cup water and one tbsp. liquid dish soap.

    • 2

      Dip a soft bristled toothbrush into the soapy water and gently clean off the teeth. This will remove any blood that is found on the tooth.

    • 3

      Rub the tooth with a soft cloth that has been dipped in rubbing alcohol.

    • 4

      Place the tooth into a storage container. This could be anything from a small plastic bag to a plastic vial that can be sealed with a cork.

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