What do You need to Know About Kid’s Dental Care? 

Here are some simple dos and don’ts you should remember when taking care of your child’s baby teeth. 

Dos:  

• Clean your baby’s gums before teething. 
• Take your baby to see a dentist within a few months of them cutting their first tooth or no later than their first birthday.
• Have dental insurance for your child and your family to help with the cost of dental care. 
• Find a dentist both you and your child will like. 
• Try and use non-fluoride toothpaste when brushing your child’s baby teeth. 
• Floss your child’s teeth as soon as two teeth are next to each other. 
• Talk to your child’s dentist for good dental care tips. 

Don’t:

• Do not try and clean your baby’s gums if your child is tired or cranky 
• Do not use fluoride toothpaste too soon. A good time would be when your child can spit. 
• When you do start to use toothpaste, do not overuse it. A pea size amount is all you need for an adult or a child. Even less should be used. for young children. (A little does go a long way)