What guidelines will help children remain cavity free?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises: Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day Floss children’s teeth once a day until they are able to do it themselves around age 7 or 8 Visit your pediatric dentist regularly Get enough fluoride through drinking water, fluoride products, and, when indicated, through fluoride supplements Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth or molars soon after they come in Snack moderately no more than twice a day.
• Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day (for children 2 years or older.) • Floss children’s teeth once a day. • Visit your pediatric or general dentist regularly. • Get enough fluoride through drinking water, or fluoride supplements, if necessary. • Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth or molars. • Snack moderately-no more than twice a day. Try to snack on items with minimal or no sugar content.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises: Brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. Floss children’s teeth once a day until they are able to do it themselves, around 11 or 12. Visit your pediatric dentist regularly. Get enough fluoride through drinking water, fluoride products and when indicated, through fluoride supplements. Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth soon after they come in. Snack moderately, no more than twice a day. Back to top.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends: . Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day. . Floss children’s teeth once a day. . Visit your pediatric or general dentist regularly. . Get enough fluoride through drinking water and other fluoride products and fluoride supplements, if necessary. . Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth or molars. . Snack moderately-no more than twice a day.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends: • Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day • Floss once a day • Visit your pediatric or general dentist regularly • Get enough fluoride through drinking water, fluoride products and fluoride supplements, if necessary • Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth or molars • Snack moderately- no more than twice a day.
