Question 1

What should I use to clean my child’s teeth?

Accepted Answer

A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled, age appropriate toothbrush with a small head, should be used twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime. Use a pea sized amount of age appropriate toothpaste.

Question 2

When should my kid start using toothpaste how much should we use?

Accepted Answer

The sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water. Parents should use a tiny smear of age appropriate fluoride toothpaste to brush baby teeth twice daily as soon as they erupt and a soft, age-appropriate sized toothbrush. Once children are 3 to 6 years old, then the amount should be increased to a pea-size dollop and perform or assist your child’s toothbrushing. Remember that young children do not have the ability to brush their teeth effectively.  Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.

Question 3

How often should I Brush my child’s teeth?

Accepted Answer

Regular brushing twice a day, morning and bedtime will aid in preventing decay.

Question 4

Are baby teeth really that important to my child?

Accepted Answer

Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.

Question 5

How safe are dental X-rays?

Accepted Answer

There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Especially if digital x-rays are taken. X-rays are an important diagnostic tool to diagnose decay and evaluate the position and presence of the erupting permanent teeth

Question 6

What should I do if my child falls and knocks out a permanent tooth?

Accepted Answer

The most important thing to do is to remain calm. Then find the tooth. Hold it by the crown rather than the root, rinse with saline solution and try to reinsert it in the socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a some of your child’s saliva or a glass of milk and take your child and the glass immediately to your dentist

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