ORAL HEALTH FACTS

• Dental cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease.
• Cavities are contagious and can be passed on from mother's cavity- causing bacteria.
• Cavities are caused by frequent & prolonged exposure to sugar & bacteria.
• Untreated cavities may cause problems with growth, learning, speech & socialization.
• Cavities can result in costly emergency room visits.

CHILD CARE

• Brush your child's teeth with soft toothbrush and tooth paste with fluoride thrice a day, after very meal & before bed.
• Under age 2 Year use small smear & for ages 2-5 Year use pea size toothpaste
• Brush front & back of your child's teeth.
• Make the child spit out the tooth paste after brushing.
• Make your child eat healthy foods like whole green products, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, eggs, beans & nuts.
• Avoid giving excess of sweets like candy, cookies or cake & sugar drinks like juice & soda.
• Avoid bottle feeding at night.
• Give water to your child several times a day.
• Checks your baby gums & tooth once in a month. Looks for white/black spots. If you see white/black spots take to your baby to a dentist away.