2. It is important to impart proper dental
care habits to the kids as soon as
possible. If you are successful in
imparting good dental care habits, your
child won't face any dental problems in
later stages of life. Take your child to
your trusted dentist once every six
months.
IMPART PROPER DENTAL CARE HABITS
3. Flouride toothpaste must be used
for the kid as it helps to control and
prevent tooth decay. For children
under 3, fluoride toothpaste should
ideally contain 1350 to 1500 ppm of
fluoride (just a smear of thin film
that covers less than three-quarters
of the brush. Parents and adult
supervision is needed.
OPT FOR FLOURIDE TOOTHPASTE
4. It is important to ensure that the
kids brush their teeth properly so
they can carry good habits and
techniques throughout life. As a
parent, you need to use easy steps
and explain correct way of holding
the brush and move it over the
teeth.
PROPER BRUSHING TECHNIQUE
5. Flossing is a critical factor for
good dental health as it helps
to remove particles that are
stuck between the teeth which
brushing activity missed.
Flossing should ideally start
when last two molar come
together which usually occurs
around the age of three.
FLOSSING
6. A good nutritious diet can lead to
good dental care. Hidden sugars in
beverages and foods can cause
cavities. Instead, make them switch
to real juices, fruits so that the
likelihood of cavities may come
down. Other foods to avoid are:
sticky, acidic, foods that have low
nutritional value, and supersized
foods that can injure your jaw.
EAT HEALTHY FOOD