Category Archives: Brush Up: Dental Care!

Good job! Thanks to you, parents are getting the message about brushing young children’s teeth with a child’s toothbrush and the right amount of good-for-teeth fluoride toothpaste, starting with the first baby tooth.  Wondering how to keep little toothbrushes clean and healthy? These six tips can help. Caring for a Child’s Toothbrush After brushing, rinse…

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. Advise the parents in your program to make brushing as easy (and enjoyable) as possible for very young children by choosing the right…

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 choosing children’s aspirin instead of a full-strength adult pain reliever? While the internet…