Your baby’s first smile is something you’ll remember forever. There’s something about the innocence of babies’ smiles that is contagious and heartwarming…you can’t help but smile back!
But as babies grow older, they begin teething. Soon, teeth become a part of their smiles. And it’s important to protect those teeth to protect the smiles.
Here are 7 tips from the American Dental Association to keep your kids’ teeth healthy…
- Visit the dentist regularly.
- Remove plaque and prevent tooth decay by cleaning your baby’s mouth within a few days of birth, and wiping the gums after feeding.
- Don’t breastfeed for long periods of time.
- By age 1, your baby should be drinking from a cup.
- Discourage use of a training cup.
- Consider encouraging use of a mouth protector for older kids who ride scooters or bicycles.
- Know the dentist’s emergency number in case of an emergency.
Protect Your Baby’s Smile [Yahoo!]
