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February is National Children's Dental Health Month

From the time a child is born, parents do many things to ensure that their child is healthy and remains so. Oral hygiene is a very important factor of your child's development and should be introduced to the child early on. Good oral hygiene is necessary to avoid dental problems such as, cavities, rotting, and bad breath, all of which are easily preventable.

Oral hygiene at every age is important, and so is developing good habits. Here are a few guidelines to follow for healthy teeth at every age.

Infants:

  • Use a clean cloth or baby's toothbrush to brush teeth
  • Avoid putting a baby to bed with a bottle
  • Check teeth regularly for spots or stains
  • Schedule the first check-up when their teeth start coming in at 6 months to 1 year

Children:

  • Brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste
  • Provide healthy foods and drinks
  • Limit sweet snacks and drinks
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups

Adults:

  • Brush and floss teeth daily
  • Attend regular dental check-ups
  • Avoid tobacco
  • Limit alcohol consumption
  • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
  • Limit sweets and starches

Should you have questions or concerns regarding your child's teeth, please contact your InterCare dental provider. InterCare also operates a mobile dental van, which visits schools to help teach kids about the importance of oral health. Talk to your dental provider about where the mobile dental van is visiting next!


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