Taking Care of Your Smile

Brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste. Soft bristle tooth brushes are the best.
Floss your teeth daily.
Limit the amount and times of sugar you eat or drink. Every time you intake sugar into your mouth it damages your teeth and can cause cavities.
Try to visit the dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned and examined.

Do Not put your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice – -only water!
Use a soft wet cloth to wipe off baby’s new teeth every day – no toothpaste.
Babies start getting teeth around 6 months and should have all baby teeth in around 2 years old.
Visit the dentist at age one to check teeth.
Baby teeth are very important – they hold space for permanent teeth until the child is 12-13 years old.
Baby teeth can get cavities quickly because they are so small. They need to be kept healthy to keep pain and infection from happening.