Child Dental Health - Children and Dental Care

Child Dental Health

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Child Dental Health
Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth. For babies, you should clean teeth with a soft, clean cloth or baby's toothbrush. Avoid putting the baby to bed with a bottle and check teeth regularly for spots or stains.

For all children, you should

Brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste
Provide healthy foods and limit sweet snacks and drinks
Provide low-fat milk and dairy products high in calcium
Schedule regular dental check-ups
Forming good habits at a young age can help your child have healthy teeth for life.