Oral Care for Children
Love your child's smile?
Help keep it healthy for life.
The oral care needs of children are in constant change. Here you will learn how to care for your child with each change, from first tooth to braces.
Articles: The Basics
Common Questions
Is Breast-feeding Better than Bottle-feeding in Preventing Early Childhood Cavities? Many experts recommend breast-feeding over bottle-feeding for the overall health of your child. However, breast-feeding can lead to Early Childhood Cavities in the same way that bottle-feeding can.
Oral Health for Children
Teaching your child proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health that will pay lifelong dividends. You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued
More The Basics Articles
How Do I Care for My Infant's Teeth?
Articles: Treatment and Prevention
How Do I Care for My Toddler's Teeth?
Passing on good oral habits to your child is one of the most important health lessons you can teach them. This means helping him or her brush twice a day, showing the proper way to floss, limiting between-meal snacks and seeing your dentist regularly.
Early Childhood Cavities
Sometimes called Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, Early Childhood Cavities is a serious disease that can destroy your child's teeth – but it can be prevented.
More Treatment and Prevention Articles
Oral Health for Children
Why Your Child May Need a Space Maintainer
Related Videos
How to Care for Children's Teeth
This short video teaches you the correct way to brush children's teeth giving them a healthy start toward a lifetime of good oral health.
Related Guides
Good Oral Health at Every Age
A guide to your child's dental development, from birth to 18.
Cavity Predictor
Learn if a cavity is likely in your child's future based on a few simple questions.
