Here are some tips to protect your children’s teeth:
- Prior to their first set of teeth coming out, clean gums with a clean, damp cloth.
- When your child’s first teeth appear, start brushing with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste.
- Help your child brush their teeth until the age of 7 or 8. Have your child watch you brush, and follow the same brushing pattern to reduce missed spots.
- Brush twice a day, morning and night.
- Watch your child’s diet. Limit the consumption of sugary treats. Offer fruit rather than juice as the fibre in fruit tends to scrape the teeth clean.
- Make six monthly visits to the dentist to identify any plaque build up.