Brush-Up on Healthy Teeth

Simple steps for a healthy mouth

1. As soon as your child's teeth come in, take care of them by wiping them with a soft damp washcloth after meals and do not give them a bottle at sleeptime.
2. Make sure your child eats healthy snacks.
3. Check your child's teeth at least once a month for white or dark spots.
4. Brush your child's teeth at least twice a day. Take your child for dental checkups every 6 months.

The following pictures show tooth decay (cavities).

Tooth Decay

Front View	Rear View
		HEALTHY TEETH No tooth decay. Ask your child's dentist about fluoride.
		EARLY TOOTH DECAY White spots. See a dentist right away.
		LATER TOOTH DECAY Take child to the dentist before tooth decay gets worse.
		SEVERE TOOTH DECAY Must see a dentist to avoid future tooth loss.