Did you know tooth decay is THE most common chronic childhood disease?
Did you know brushing with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent it?
A recent WHO (World Health Organization) report found that tooth decay and obesity are the two most common diseases world-wide … and sugar is the culprit! Thanks for doing your part to preserve the health and well-being of kids.
Here are some tips from the short, helpful Tooth Talk video “Baby Those Baby Teeth” to pass on to parents:
- Brush baby’s teeth. When the first teeth come in, usually between 6 and 10 months, brush with a small, soft-bristle baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste to make teeth strong and fight tooth decay.
- Relieve teething pain. Don’t give babies teething biscuits; they contain sugar which can lead to tooth decay. Avoid numbing gel because it can numb the baby’s throat and cause choking. Instead, give the baby a cold teething ring or damp, cold washcloth to suck on.
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