How To Take care of your kids teeth
Taking care of your kids teeth is important for their oral health and overall health.
| Starting early is the key | For infants (0-12months) |
| Start cleaning your baby’s gums twice a day with clean cloth | Toddlers (1-3yrs) |
| Introduce tooth brush and paste and brush with soft tooth brush twice a day after every meal preferably. | School age children (6-12yrs) |
Educate them about the importance of oral hygiene and make them independent while brushing
Use fluoride containing paste.
Food habits for healthy
- Limit sugary drinks and snacks
- Encourage foods rich in vitamins and minerals
Regular dental visits are important to identify any tooth decay. Applying dental sealants and fluoride varnish are important for preventing dental caries.
Check for any unhealthy oral habits like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting and nail biting and take the advice of your dentist in limiting these habits.
