Dental Care for Children

Good dental health is established early in life, and it's really never too soon to start caring for your child's teeth and gums. Did you know that babies in utero have about 20 teeth already developing? Correct dental hygiene early on can have a very positive effect on your child's dental health.

Baby Teeth

When your baby is about six months old, you'll probably see a first tooth, a lower front incisor. Sometimes teething begins as early as three or four months. But it can start as late as one year.

Even though they'll eventually fall out, primary teeth can get cavities and may need to be treated. They are important as they serve as space maintainers for permanent teeth. Primary teeth prematurely lost can lead to crowding and poor alignment of the permanent teeth and result in poor appearance and functions of the teeth.

Dental Health Tips

You want your children to have the healthiest mouths possible, so here are some tips to help you reach that goal:

Seek early dental care for your young ones - Introduce them to your dentist at about 3 1/2yrs
Begin oral hygiene when an infant's first tooth emerges
Encourage good oral health and hygiene habits early. Avoid giving any sugary foods
Have youngsters brush frequently with fluoride-free paste until age 4 years
Drink fluoridated water
Snack in moderation and include beverages to wash the mouth of food particles
Set regular snack-times to avoid constant exposure to cavity-causing foods.