Posts filed under 'brushing teeth'

Milk and tooth decay

Avoid giving bottle with milk or fruit juice to the baby lying in bed. This can develop nursing bottle mouth that may result in tooth decay.

From: Fat Free Kitchen

Add comment October 20, 2008

Cheese cleanses teeth

Did you know that cheese, as an in-between snack, helps minimize tooth decay?

Besides being a healthier choice for kids than sweets, cheese cleanses the teeth.

From: doodledudsdepot.com

Add comment September 24, 2008

Flossing for children

The most important teeth to floss in a child are the back teeth.

From: iVillage.com

2 comments August 31, 2008

teeth brushing tip

Let your child hold the brush first, and to let them "brush" their teeth themselves. Then, tell your child, "Okay, now it’s Mommy’s or Daddy’s turn to try."

From: iVillage.com

Add comment August 21, 2008

When to visit a dentist

The American Academy of Pediatrics and most pediatric dentists say it’s a good idea to bring your child to a dentist around the time he turns 1.

From: BabyCenter.com

Add comment July 5, 2008

The truth about brushing and flossing for kids

Kids with good teeth grow up to be adults with good teeth. If you teach your children how to brush and floss and take them to the dentist twice a year, they’ll have strong, healthy teeth.
From: TheBehive.com

Add comment June 5, 2008

Hazards of fluoride

A little fluoride is a good thing for your child’s teeth, but swallowing too much of it over time can lead to a condition called fluorosis that can cause white spots to show up on his adult teeth.From: BabyCenter.com

Add comment May 5, 2008

Tooth tip

When brushing a toddler’s teeth, brush his tongue as well (if he’ll let you) to dislodge the bacteria that can cause bad breath.
From: BabyCenter.com

Add comment March 30, 2008

Night Nursing

By 12 months, many pediatricians recommend no more night nursings, because you risk cavities.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

Add comment October 23, 2007

Tooth Decay in younger kids

Introduce juice in cup rather than bottle, so child won’t want to go to sleep drinking this from bottle.  It could cause tooth decay.
From: WCCIP.org

Add comment August 19, 2007

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