Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County I & II
Commack (631) 486-6364
Medford (631) 320-0880
www.SuperMolar.com
Baby teeth may be small, but that doesn't make them any less
important! It's a good idea to start cleaning your baby's teeth twice a day as
soon as you see a tooth appear. If you start early, your baby will get used to
having his or her teeth cleaned.
According to the ADA, parents should no longer wait until children turn two to begin brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste.
Did you know?
- About 25% of U.S. children develop cavities before
kindergarten.
- Using small amounts of fluoride toothpaste could help
prevent cavities.
- Parents should use rice-grain size dots of fluoride toothpaste on children's first
teeth and pea-size blobs once they turn three.
- Children should be taught to spit out excess toothpaste as
soon as possible.
So when should you actually take your baby to the
dentist? We recommend that your baby be
seen for their first dental visit within six months when the first tooth
appears and no later than their first birthday.
For more information on our practice, give us a call today
at our Medford location at (631) 320-0880 or at our Commack location at (631) 486-6364.
You can also visit us online at www.supermolar.com.
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