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Set the Stage for Excellent Dental Care:
Encourage good dental hygiene when your kids are young. At about
age two, most children can be shown the basic brushing techniques.
Always supervise the brushing and have your child use only a
pea-sized dab of toothpaste. Discourage any swallowing of
toothpaste. Some children may resist brushing; if so, then:
Play
a Game!
- brushing
together - if your child sees you doing it, he or she will try to
copy
- make-up a song and
incorporate it into teaching more advanced brushing and flossing
techniques as new teeth arrive
Promote
Good Dental Health
- provide fruit and
veggie snacks as an alternative to sweets
Change
Toothbrush's
- it's a healthy idea
to change your child's toothbrush 3 to 4 times per year
Consider
Using Sealants
- sealants (protective plastic coatings) on
permanent molars can dramatically reduce the number of cavities.
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