Caring For Primary Teeth:

Helping your child care for their primary teeth can be difficult. They may fight to brush their teeth or be afraid when they visit the dentist, or even refuse to floss. But dental health is critical in children. Here are 4 tips Dr. Anna Lee recommends, to help your child take care of their primary teeth.

·      Children younger than 3 years old, should use only a “smear” of toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice) on the bristles of toothbrush; brush 2x daily

·      Children of 3-6 years old, use pea-size amount of toothpaste; brush 2x daily

·      Children should spit out any excess toothpaste to avoid swallowing it

·      Floss daily

For more information on how to help your child or other dental tips, contact Dr. Lee & her staff today.