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Friday, February 11, 2011

February is Dental Health Month

Your Child's Smile
Nothing is sweeter than your child's smile. This smile starts with healthy teeth.

  • Help your child brush and floss teeth until 6 or 7 years old.
  • Brush teeth twice a day, in the morning and before bedtime.
  • Offer water between snacks and meals.
  • Don't let your child go to bed with a bottle or sippy cup.
  • Don't let your toddler walk around the house with a sippy cup.
  • Wean your toddler from the bottle by 1 year of age.
  • Have 2 to 3 planned snacks during the day. Snacking all day long is not good for your child's teeth and can cause cavities.