It is important to introduce children to the dentist at an early age in order to monitor their teeth and ensure healthy habits. Children watch their parents having check ups and even toddlers can benefit from experiencing a brief check up. Education is important and can reinforce these good habits.

Children need to be aware of the importance of brushing their teeth after every meal and after snacking. Parents need to be reminded that children who drink soft drink regularly and consume daily sugary treats risk future dental problems.

Having a dentist explain the need to toddlers to clean their teeth regularly, drink tap water and avoid sugar can reinforce the messages of parents.  A partnership between the parents and the dentist can ensure optimum dental results.

Care should be taken with babies who continually suck on bottles of milk or juice. Baby bottle tooth decay can result where babies teeth are continually in contact with sugars.  Tap water is an ideal substitute for juice.
It is important to gently wipe their teeth and gums with a wet cloth to remove bacteria forming plaque.

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