Did you know…
Fluoride varnish, a liquid painted on teeth to prevent cavities, is a safe, fast and effective way to protect babies’ teeth?
Did you know…
Parents may be able to take babies to the doctor’s office for this procedure, making it easy for them to keep babies’ smiles healthy?
Fluoride has been an important part of preventing cavities and preserving healthy smiles for 70 years. According to the CDC, nearly 70% of Americans drink beneficial fluoridated water from community water systems. Fluoride varnish has been a successful dental care strategy for small children since 1999.
Advise parents to take children to a doctor who is including a tooth check-up as part of a well-baby visit, preferably starting with the appearance of the first tooth. In addition to establishing a medical home, encourage parents to take kids to the dentist by age 1; by age 3 at the latest.
For more information about fluoride varnish for babies, click on the short video below, “Fluoride Varnish for Baby’s Healthy Smile.”
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