Pediatric dentists and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry all recommend that parents do the brushing until a child is 2 or 3 years old. Up until that time a soft bristle toothbrush is all that is necessary, toothpaste is not prescribed until the child has developed the motor skills to brush on his own. […]
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Make Prevention Your Priority
Prevention is the key to keeping childhood cavities to a minimum and the sooner it starts, the better. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents introduce their children to a pediatric dentist as soon as the baby teeth start to appear. There is a standard of progression as far as tooth development and […]
Follow Advice From The Pros
Being prepared makes getting through an emergency situation a whole lot easier. If you have a home emergency kit for instance, you will be ready with on the spot treatments for those minor cuts and scratches that your children are bound to experience from time to time. Knowing that you have everything under control will […]
Encourage Good Habits
The things that we do to see to it that our children enjoy overall good health are often the exact things that we do that will protect and maintain their oral health. The foods that provide the vitamins and minerals that are needed for strong bones are also essential to healthy teeth. “An apple a […]
