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Health Tip: Five Steps to Prevent Cavities in Kids
By LadyLively on April 9, 2015
To protect children’s dental health, experts recommend five simple steps that extend beyond just brushing and flossing.
The American Dental Association recommends:
- Never sharing utensils with children, or putting a child’s pacifier in your mouth to clean it. Both practices can transmit germs.
- Making sure your child eats a nutritious diet and drinks water that contains fluoride.
- Scheduling your child’s first dental visit no later than the age of 1.
- Brushing your young child’s teeth at least twice a day for two minutes at a time with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Talking to a dentist about applying sealants to protect your child’s teeth.
Source: HealthDay
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