Ways to protect your child's smile:

  • Take them to the dentist regularly.
         
  • Assist brushing child's teeth at least until age 6.
  • Brush 2 minutes 2 times daily.
  • Check their teeth daily after brushing.
  •  Floss their teeth once a day.
  •  Check for any change in tooth color or texture.
  •  Limit sugar.
  •  No bottle in bed, wean from bottle completely by
     age one.
  •  No sippy cup in bed, unless it contains water.

Brushing Habits are learned at a very young age. Helping your child adequately remove plaque, will help them to achieve a healthier smile as they grow.
Less than 3 years of age: Parent needs to assist brushing
and use a smear size amount of toothpaste.
3-4 years of age: Parent needs to assist brushing one of the two brushings per day and a 1/2 pea size amount of toothpaste can be used.
5-6 years of age: Parent needs to supervise 1-2 times a week and inspect brushing each time. A pea size amount of toothpaste can be used.

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