Tips to Prevent Problems with the Teeth and the Gums

Yourr child;s first teeth are important. Caring for them properly will prevent problems with the teeth and gums now, and with their adult teeth in the futer. Here are some tips about caring for yourr child's teeth:

• Give your child foods that need to be chewed
• Avoid
  sugary foods, especially between meals
• Avoid sweet drinks, especially between meals
• Help your child brush twice a day, after breakfast and before bed; use a children's toothbrush and a small amount of junior toothpaste with flouoride
• Use dental floss daily
• Take your child to the dentist regulary from the age of 2 years onwards
• If your child complains of toothache, or has bleeding gums or a hole in a tooth, then take him or her to the dentist as soon as you can.