Oral Health for Children
Proper oral health care extends throughout your child’s entire life. The fate of their dental health depends on you! Make sure you know the importance of oral health starting at birth with fluoride for your child’s teeth, and schedule their first dental visit by age 1.
Prevention
Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable. Use these tips to help your child prevent it.
Tooth Decay Tips for Parents
As a parent, your baby relies on you for maintaining proper oral health care.
Fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay through water, toothpaste, floss, and more.
Toddler Tooth Tips
Dental care must begin early to prevent early childhood caries (ECC). Get dental care tips for your child based on their age group for learning and developing healthy habits for the future:
Birth to 6 Months 6 to 12 Months 12 to 36 Months 3 to 5 Years
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