Limit the amount of sugar that your children have. This not only includes candy, but carbohydrates as well. Fruits and juices are also high in natural sugars that can cause tooth decay.
Make sure your child gets enough fluoride. Some areas of the country have fluoridated water, but most of Northern New Jersey does not have fluoridated water. In this case, there are supplements that your child’s pediatrician or dentist can prescribe. Also, your child should receive regular fluoride treatments at the dentist.
Teach your children how to brush and floss correctly. This means helping your smaller children brush their teeth and as they get older, continue to supervise their brushing and flossing.
Bring your children to the dentist regularly. The American Dental Association now recommends children start visiting the dentist as soon as their first teeth erupt. By the age of two, most of your babies teeth will have erupted. Early visits to the dentist also means early intervention in your baby’s dental health.
