Infant/Child Tooth Care Never too Early
RealAge.com has toothcare tips for infants and children.
The Article:
Only about half of kids 1 to 5 years old have received preventive dental care.
Bad news — prematurely losing a baby tooth because of decay may set the stage for bite problems down the road. Dental appointments should start with the first tooth. Talk with your dentist about how often your child needs additional checkups. It will vary, depending on factors such as what your child eats and how he or she cares for those budding pearly whites.
More than half of kids between the ages of 5 years and 9 years have at least one cavity or filling, and more and more toddlers are getting tooth decay in their baby teeth. It’s an alarming trend, and it confirms that preventive tooth care should start long before a child even has teeth.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends cleaning an infant’s gums daily with a soft cloth or infant toothbrush and water.
To read more: http://www.realage.com/ParentingCenter/PCTip.aspx?cid=17999&v=1
infant toothcare, child toothcare, cavities
infant toothcare, child toothcare, cavities
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