Six ways to prevent tooth decay in children

1. Care, don’t share
   Don’t share utensils with your child or “clean” a
   pacifier by putting it in your mouth. You can
   transfer cavity-causing germs to your child.
2. Eat healthy and drink fluoridated water
   Get fruits and vegetables into your diet.
3. First dental visit no later than age 1
   Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon
   as they first appear—which is typically around age
   six months.
4. Seal out decay
   Ask your dentist about applying dental sealants to
   chewing surfaces of teeth.
5. Use fluoride toothpaste as soon as teeth come through the gums.
   Most children age 6 and under are not effective
   enough to manage brushing alone. We recommend
   young children practice brushing their own teeth first
   with parents finishing up.
6. Call Yahara Dental to schedule a preventative exam.

Learn more on MouthHealthy.org