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Consulate Dental Plans – Preventive Dental Care
Preventive Baby Dental Care Made Easy.
Preventive dental care is the number one way to prevent tooth decay in children. Primary (Baby) teeth are weak and can quickly be destroyed by sugar and tooth decay, causing pain and discomfort associated with tooth decay. However, prevention is the key to avoiding dental decay and high-cost dental care. Helpful preventive dental care tips Cleaning your infant gums with a damp cloth. When teeth erupt, you can gently brush their teeth with a soft baby toothbrush and water. Make sure you take your child to a dentist when the first tooth erupts or no later than their first birthday. Do not use a baby bottle as a pacifier. If you let your baby have a baby bottle when not feeding, put only water in it. Avoid sharing anything in your mouth, such as spoons, cups, and other utensils. Do not dip pacifiers or teething rings in honey or sugar.