Protecting Primary Teeth:

  

 Your child's primarily teeth are significant to their overall dental health. Dr. Anna Lee recommends these tips to help protect these significant teeth. 
 

• Do not put the baby to bed with a bottle of juice or milk
• Talk to the doctor about weaning the infant from the bottle or breast at age 12 to 14 months
• During the day, do not use a bottle to comfort the baby unless it is filled with plain water
• Do not dip the baby’s pacifier in sugar or sugary liquids
• Do not add sugar to the child’s food
• Clean the baby’s teeth and gums with a damp cloth or a soft toothbrush after each feeding
• Try not to share saliva with the baby through common use of feeding utensils
• Take the baby to the dentist as soon as the first tooth comes in, or no later than the first birthday
• Teach the baby to drink from a cup by his or her first birthday
• Make sure the baby is getting the right amount of fluoride

For more information on how to protect and keep your child's primary teeth, contact Dr. Anna Lee & her team today.