Category Archives: Baby Teeth

Tooth Talk Video Helps You Explain the Importance of Baby Teeth to Parents

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...
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Tooth Talk Expert Answers Question of the Month About the Importance of Baby Teeth

Most parents start brushing their child’s teeth when there are a lot of them, around age 2 or 3. I recommend brushing sooner, when kids are babies. It’s easier to start the habit then because babies want to put the brush in their mouths. And, just as pediatric visits are important, it’s smart to get children to the dentist and start charting those key developmental milestones as well.
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Tooth Talk Highlights Your Best Practices for Kids’ Dental Health

Did you know…US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report child tooth decay is worsening; cavities among preschool children are increasing for the first time in 40 years. Did you also know that your toothbrushing program makes a big difference in improving kids’ dental health? Thanks for all you do to promote healthy oral health habits in children. Following are some best practices you shared with Tooth Talk. What makes your toothbrushing program a success?
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