Baby teeth need lots of TLC because they're more prone to cavities than adult teeth. Brush up on the best methods of cleaning and caring for your child's teeth.

Take action:
Don't let anyone add anything sugary to your child’s bottle; clean your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear; cleaning can be done with a small soft toothbrush or face cloth; use a very small amount (smaller than a pea) of fluoride toothpaste; hold your baby when feeding him or her, then lay the baby down to sleep; if the baby awakens, give him or her water, not milk or juice; limit the time your child spends sipping and snacking, because the longer he or she takes, the greater the chance of

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tooth decay; offer no more than two or three snacks per day; bring your child to the dental clinic at least twice a year, so the dentist can protect the baby’s teeth by painting a safe fluoride medicine on them.

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