{"id":9703,"date":"2020-10-20T18:49:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T18:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.interdent.com\/capitoldentalcare\/?page_id=9703"},"modified":"2024-06-11T20:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T20:40:48","slug":"childrens-oral-health-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interdent.com\/capitoldentalcare\/education\/childrens-oral-health-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Health for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e9703-e1 m7hj-0\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e9703-e2 m7hj-1 m7hj-2\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e9703-e3 m7hj-3\"><h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Children\u2019s Oral Health Care<\/span><\/h1><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>A child\u2019s primary (baby) teeth may be temporary, but they deserve good care. A child needs strong, healthy primary teeth, not only to chew food easily, but to pronounce words properly.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2  class=\"h-custom-headline h5\" ><span>Cleaning of Teeth<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><ul>\n<li>Brush your child\u2019s teeth with water as soon as the first tooth appears.<\/li>\n<li>Brush your child\u2019s teeth at least twice a day unless the dentist recommends otherwise.<\/li>\n<li>Brush a baby\u2019s teeth at least once per day at bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head.<\/li>\n<li>When your child is 2-3 years of age begin using fluoridated toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Use only a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise your children when they start brushing their own teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Teach children to spit out remaining toothpaste and rinse with water after brushing.<br \/>\nBe a good example by taking good care of your teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><h2  class=\"h-custom-headline h5\" ><span>Other Care for the Children\u2019s Teeth<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><ul>\n<li>Hold your baby and the bottle during feeding.<br \/>\nGently wipe your baby\u2019s gums with a clean damp washcloth or gauze pad after feeding to remove plaque bacteria. This also helps your baby get used to someone reaching into their mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Start taking your baby to the dentist within 6 months of the first tooth. This will help your child to become familiar with the dental office and the dentist to become familiar with your child\u2019s oral health.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your child\u2019s dentist about fluoride supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Fluoride helps harden teeth and makes them more resistant to decay.<\/li>\n<li>Never allow an infant to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juices, or sweetened liquid. When your baby falls asleep with a bottle and you\u2019re not there to take it away, any milk, formula, or juice in their mouth can pool and lead to cavities. Use water when you put the baby down for a nap.<\/li>\n<li>Do not dip a pacifier in sugar or honey.<\/li>\n<li>Floss your child\u2019s teeth as soon as any two teeth touch. This removes plaque where a toothbrush can\u2019t reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><h2  class=\"h-custom-headline h5\" ><span>Helpful links (off site):<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychildrensteeth.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crest.com\/crest-kids\/dental-hygiene-for-kids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crest Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e9703-e12 m7hj-4\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.3;\">You can get this content in large print, another language, or any way that is best for you. Help is Free.\u00a0 Call us at <a href=\"tel:8005256800\">800-525-6800<\/a> or (TTY 711).<\/p><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p><a href=\"\/capitoldentalcare\/education\" class=\"cdc-button--arrow-left\">Back to Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children\u2019s Oral Health CareA child\u2019s primary (baby) teeth may be temporary, but they deserve good care. 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