Quick Dental Tips
Educating parents early on is one of the most effective ways of preventing dental cavities and other dental problems in children.
• Schedule your child’s first dental visit no later than their first birthday.
• Put only water in the bottle that your child uses at bedtime.
• Provide a well balanced diet for your child. Limit snack and sugar intake.
• Brush your child’s teeth in the morning and at bedtime. Floss daily.
• Ask your dentist about fluoride supplements or rinses for your child.
• Seek regular 6 month dental check-ups.
• Monitor harmful oral habits such as thumb-sucking and pacifier use.
• Ask your dentist about dental sealants.
Ask your dentist about mouth guards if your child is involved in sports.
