Early Childhood Carries

1. Young children with ECC can develop poor eating habits, speech problems and socialization problems related to poor self esteem.
   

2. Cavities in baby teeth can be very painful and can affect the development of adult teeth.
   

Prevention

Tooth Brushing

1. Use a soft toothbrush for your child.
   

2. Brush 2 times daily (morning and night)
   

3. Use pea size amount of toothpaste that contains fluoride and has the ADA seal of acceptance.
   

4. Clean toothbrush after being sick
   

5. Assist your child with tooth brushing to assure effectiveness

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Early Childhood Dental Health . . .

Baby bottle tooth decay is a dental disease that afflicts infants and toddlers under the age of three caused by frequent liquids containing sugar (such as milk, formula, fruit juice, soda, and sweetened liquids) especially when given in a bottle at bed or nap time.

To prevent tooth decay in infants . . .

Wipe teech and gums with damp cloth after each feeding.

Brush their teeth as soon as the first tooth appears.

Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle which sllows the liquid to pool around their teeth for long periods of time.

If you must put them to bed with a bottle, fill it with water.

Do not add sugar to baby’s food or drink.

Tech them how to drink from a cup by their first birthday. Just as the baby bottke, a sippy cup should not be given in bed or at nap.

Schedule their first dental visit between the ages of 8-12 months.