Keeping your Toddler's Teeth Healthy
April 27th, 2017
Those baby teeth may be just growing in, but they play an important part of your children's overall health. There are many ways you can keep your toddler's emerging teeth healthy:
- Brush twice a day. Even at this young age, baby teeth can use a little brushing. It also instills lifelong healthy habits of brushing.
- Limit juice to 4 to 6 oz. per day. Drinking lots of juice can cause cavities in young teeth. Offer your child water or milk instead.
- Wean off bottles and sippy cups. Sucking from a bottle or sippy pools the liquid around the child's teeth, where it can cause more damage. Have your child move to regular cups as soon as they can handle it.
- Don't offer a night time drink (unless it's water). Drinking right before bed without brushing can increase your child's risk of cavities. If your child needs a drink, you can offer water.
As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.
About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years. They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.