Healthy Mouths
Healthy Mouths
Texas Department of State Health Services
What You Need to Know
Primary Teeth (Baby Teeth)
Six-Year Molar
Eruption and Shedding of Primary Teeth
Dental Health Habits
Suggested Nutritional Snacks
Brushing Your Teeth
Flossing
Dental Products
Fluoride
Crooked Teeth
Accidents Involving Teeth
Selecting a Dentist
What You Need to Know About Your Teeth
Dental disease has reached staggering proportions. It is the most widespread of all human ailments, affecting 95 percent of all the American people. Tooth decay (cavities) is five (5) times more common in children than asthma. The bacteria (germs that cause dental disease can be passed from a parent, sibling, day care worker, or other caregiver through the sharing of spoons, forks, and drinks, so it is important that all family members and caregivers have healthy mouths too.Tooth decay is by far the most prevalent form of dental disease in the young, but many people do not even regard poor dental health as a problem. Good dental health is the result of:
Daily brushing and flossing.
Good nutritional habits.
Regular dental checkups.
Primary Teeth (Baby Teeth)
Four very important functions of primary teeth:
They assist in chewing food, and thereby contribute to digestion.
They contribute to facial development and expression.
They preserve space for erupting permanent teeth.
They aid in speaking clearly and well.
A child's first dental visit should be scheduled at 1 year of age, unless problems develop sooner.
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