Ways to Maintain and Protect your Child's Teeth

Brush twice a day and floss once a day!

Help your child brush and floss until age 8 and continue to check in on how they're brushing until about age 10.

Don't delay dental treatment!

Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States? Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.

Limit sugary foods and beverages!

Cavities develop when bacteria in the mouth turns sugars into acid. That acid then breaks down the tooth causing cavities.

Schedule to have sealants put on your child's teeth!

Sealants are highly effective preventative measures against pit and fissure caries. Sealants protect teeth by creating a barrier between the teeth structures and germs. Best Dental Help employs dental hygienists to place sealants on students at elementary schools. Dentists or dental hygienists at your dental office can also apply sealants.