Category Archives: Baby Teeth

6 Tips to Make Brushing Fun for Children!

6 Tips to Make Brushing Fun for Children!

Children putting up a fuss about toothbrushing? Is it hard to keep wiggly kids still long enough to give little teeth the TLC they deserve? These six tips can help make brushing fun for children (and easier for parents and caregivers!). # 1 Make brushing a positive experience by playing a game. Ask children to…

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Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing

Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing

We all know toothbrushing is the most effective way to prevent tooth decay in children. But, how do you get a wiggly little one to stay still long enough to brush? There are many ways to hold a child for toothbrushing. Sit on the floor or the bed, with the child’s head in your lap,…

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This Holiday, a Gift of Two Minutes Gives a Lifetime of Good Oral Health

This Holiday, a Gift of Two Minutes Gives a Lifetime of Good Oral Health

Did you know, in two minutes you can: heat a bowl of soup, download an app, put on sneakers, change a diaper, steep a cup of tea and improve a child’s dental health? Brushing children’s teeth with safe and healthy fluoride toothpaste for two minutes two times a day helps prevent tooth decay, the number…

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Warning Signs of Tooth Problems in Children

Warning Signs of Tooth Problems in Children

Tooth decay hurts and can affect young children’s ability to talk, eat, sleep, play, smile, and grow. The good news is it’s also highly preventable. Concerned about some red light behaviors you’re seeing? The root cause just might be a tooth problem. Remember, children often won’t tell you about tooth pain unless you specifically ask.…

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