Did you know tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease? And fluoride is the number one cavity fighter? That’s why brushing young children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste is so important. In Part 1, Tooth Talk provided helpful tips on choosing children’s toothpaste. Part 2 in your Toothbrushing Toolkit looks at choosing the right…
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Tooth Talk Asks an Expert About How to Choose Children’s Toothpaste
Parents have a lot to think about when it comes to baby’s health–from whether irritability is due to an illness or teething to when to wean from the bottle. Did you know choosing toothpaste specially made for children is as important as opting for children’s aspirin instead of a full-strength adult pain reliever? While the…
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NC Child Care Sanitation Rules Benefit Toothbrushing Programs
What’s the biggest concern of parents and child care providers regarding kids’ teeth health? No, it’s not bottle-weaning, healthy snacks...or even that first dental visit by age 1. Hands down, you and the parents in your program say brushing young children’s teeth and preventing cavities are your top concerns. That’s what you told Tooth Talk…
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8 Things You DON’T Want to Do to a Toothbrush
While the average toothbrush costs just pennies a day, this humble tool provides priceless benefits to young children. Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste protects teeth, which helps little ones eat and grow (so they can reach those important developmental milestones), speak, learn, play, feel good about themselves and, of course, smile. Show the…
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