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ORAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN

How Do I Help My Children care For Their Teeth And Prevent Cavities
	Teaching your child proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health that will pay lifelong dividents.
	You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued
	And anything that makes taking care of teeth fun, like brushing along with your child or letting them choose their own toothbrush, encourages proper oral care.
	To help your children protect their teeth and gums and greatly reduce their risk of getting cavities, teach them to follow these simple steps
1.	Brush twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque - the sticky film on teeth that's the main cause of tooth decay.
2.	Floss daily to remove plaque from between your teeth and undeline the gumline, before it can harden into tartar. Once tartar has formed, it can only be removed by a professional cleaning
3.	Eat a well balanced diet that limits starchy or sugary foods , which produce plaque acids that cause tooth decay. When you do eat these foods, try to eat them with your meal instead of as a snack-the extra saliva produced during a meal helps rinse food from the mouth.
4.	Use dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpastes.
5.	make sure that your children's drinking water is fluoridated, if it is not your dentist or pediatrician may fluoride daily fluoride supplements.
6.	take your child to the dentist for regular checkups.
What Brushing Techniques Can I Show My Child
	You may want to supervise your children until they get the hang of these simple steps
1.	Use a pea-sized dab of an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Take care that your child doesn't swallow the toothpaste
2.	Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, brush the inside surface of each tooth first, where plaque may accumulate most. Brush gently back and forth.
3.	Brush the chewing surface of each tooth. Gently brush back and forth.
4.	Use the tip of the brush to clean behind each front tooth, both top and bottom
5.	It is always fun to brush the tongue.
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