Pediatric dentistry about more than just cavities
Pediatric dentistry about more than just cavities
Originally published September 23, 2010
By Krista Brick
.........A third pediatric dental myth has some parents buying into special toothpaste for children.
"Some baby toothpaste brands don't have enough fluoride in them to help prevent tooth decay. Choose a brand that contains at least 1,000 ppm of fluoride. Check the packaging to see if it contains enough fluoride and ask your pediatric dentist how much toothpaste to use for your child," Sivakumar said.
Parents should start brushing their babies' teeth as soon as they erupt and wipe their baby's gums with a cloth before that occurs.
In addition to using the right toothpaste, Camps said it is equally important to adequately fluorinate water to help prevent tooth decay...........
Babies just can't have enough according to him.
Originally published September 23, 2010
By Krista Brick
.........A third pediatric dental myth has some parents buying into special toothpaste for children.
"Some baby toothpaste brands don't have enough fluoride in them to help prevent tooth decay. Choose a brand that contains at least 1,000 ppm of fluoride. Check the packaging to see if it contains enough fluoride and ask your pediatric dentist how much toothpaste to use for your child," Sivakumar said.
Parents should start brushing their babies' teeth as soon as they erupt and wipe their baby's gums with a cloth before that occurs.
In addition to using the right toothpaste, Camps said it is equally important to adequately fluorinate water to help prevent tooth decay...........
Babies just can't have enough according to him.
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