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.

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.

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

Small children are not capable of cleaning their own teeth as they do not have the necessary dexterity to effectively brush their teeth. Children only develop the necessary dexterity around the age of 10.

The American Association recommends that in order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a dentist no later than his/her 1st birthday. he purpose of the first visit is to build a trusting relationship with your child. A dental visit at an early age for a ‘check-up’ and further advice from your dentist is important for the oral health and well-being of your child.

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.

See a dentist as soon as possible. Give paracetamol or ibuprofen rather than placing aspirin/disprin on the tooth.

Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers past the age of three, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your dentist.

Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked. The first dental visit should be scheduled by your child's second birthday. Parents should supervise their child’s twice daily tooth brushing until at least six years of age.

A check-up every six months is recommended in order prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.

Make sure your child has a balanced diet, including one serving each of: fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, milk and dairy products, and meat fish and eggs. Limiting the servings of sugars and starches will also aid in protecting your child's teeth from decay. You can also ask your dentist to help you select foods that protect your children's teeth.

Sealants work by filling in the grooves on the biting surfaces of the teeth. This prevents bacteria from penetrating these grooves that are difficult to clean, causing cavities. The application is fast and painless and can effectively protect teeth for many years.

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

Fluoride prevents decay and strengthens teeth. We recommend the use of topical fluoride. Consult with your dentist regarding the use of fluoride supplementation for your child.

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