Get PRESCHOOL DENTAL FORM

1) Talk with children about good health habits such as hand washing, proper nutrition, and brushing. teeth. 2) Share pictures of these habits if you have them. ... things every day. 3) Ask them if they brush their teeth and ask them why they do.

For Children Brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Help your child brush their teeth until they have good brushing skills. If your child is younger than 6, watch them brush. Make sure they use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and always spit it out rather than swallow.

Protect your child's teeth by having them: Brush their teeth twice a day. with fluoride toothpaste. Drink tap water. that contains fluoride. Get dental sealants for your child when your dentist says. it's the right time.

Taking care of your teeth helps prevent cavities and gum disease. Brushing and flossing properly can prevent plaque (say: plak), a clear film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth. After you eat, the bacteria break down sugar on your teeth into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities.

Children should see a dentist regularly, usually every six to 12 months, even if they have no problems with their teeth. Children should brush their teeth twice a day, using toothpaste containing fluoride, from 18 months of age. The main drink for children should be tap water – avoid sugary foods and drinks.

To prevent tooth decay, brush teeth twice a day, avoid sugary foods and drinks, and don't put children to bed with bottles. Use low-fluoride toothpaste from 18 months of age. Children should see the dentist at around 12 months of age or when their first tooth appears.

Dental care: keeping children's teeth clean Brush your child's teeth twice a day – morning and night. Use a pea-sized amount of low-fluoride toothpaste on a child-size toothbrush, unless your dentist recommends otherwise. Your child might want to start helping to clean their own teeth.

Children should see a dentist regularly, usually every six to 12 months, even if they have no problems with their teeth. Children should brush their teeth twice a day, using toothpaste containing fluoride, from 18 months of age. The main drink for children should be tap water – avoid sugary foods and drinks.