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© DAVE BROSHA www.cdha.ca www.nunatsiavut.com Healthy Smiles for Babies & Toddlers Reduce the risk. Follow these simple care tips with your little one: • Be a good role model. Keep your own teeth and gums healthy • Wipe baby’s mouth and gums with a clean, wet cloth or piece of gauze after feeding. • When you can see the teeth, start using a small, soft toothbrush twice a day. • Avoid fruit punches and other sweetened drinks in baby bottles, especially before bed. • Use bottles for feeding not providing comfort. • Don’t dip soothers in sugary substances. • Germs spread. Don’t lick your baby’s soother, bottle or anything that goes in their mouth. • Rinse baby’s mouth with clear water immediately after any liquid medication is given. • Check for early signs of cavities by lifting up baby's top lip. White, chalky teeth or brown or black stained teeth could mean there is a problem. Have your child seen by a dental professional as soon as you can. • Gradually introduce foods that require chewing. Chewing helps keep teeth strong and healthy. • Begin regular dental visits by age one if possible. More tips and information about oral health care is available online from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association at www.dentalhygienecanada.ca Teeth problems can begin very early. Baby’s ﬁrst teeth are important for healthy adult teeth to grow. Cavities in baby’s ﬁrst teeth can lead to much bigger oral health issues later in life.

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Page 1: S O R B E b ig ero a lh tsu n f. V A D Healthy Smiles for ... · Healthy Smiles for Babies & Toddlers Reduce the risk. Follow these simple care tips with your little one: • Be a

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www.cdha.cawww.nunatsiavut.com

Healthy Smiles for Babies & ToddlersReduce the risk. Follow these simple care tips with your little one:

• Be a good role model. Keep your own teeth and gums healthy

• Wipe baby’s mouth and gums with a clean, wet cloth or piece of

gauze after feeding.

• When you can see the teeth, start using a small, soft toothbrush twice a day.

• Avoid fruit punches and other sweetened drinks in baby bottles, especially

before bed.

• Use bottles for feeding not providing comfort.

• Don’t dip soothers in sugary substances.

• Germs spread. Don’t lick your baby’s soother, bottle or anything that goes

in their mouth.

• Rinse baby’s mouth with clear water immediately after any liquid

medication is given.

• Check for early signs of cavities by lifting up baby's top lip. White, chalky

teeth or brown or black stained teeth could mean there is a problem. Have

your child seen by a dental professional as soon as you can.

• Gradually introduce foods that require chewing. Chewing helps keep teeth

strong and healthy.

• Begin regular dental visits by age one if possible.

More tips and information about oral health care is available online from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association at

www.dentalhygienecanada.ca

Teeth problems can begin very early.Baby’s first teeth are important forhealthy adult teeth to grow. Cavities in baby’s first teeth can lead to much bigger oral health issues later in life.