The health of your child's teeth is critical to the formation and position of their adult teeth. It is important have your child seen by the dentist by their first birthday. This will allow the dentist to educate the parent on the "do's and don'ts" in regards to proper home care. Remember to brush your childs teeth especially at night. Your child will gain the thoroughness and dexterity necessary to avoid decay as they age, so be careful not to let them brush on their own too soon. Usually by age 4 your child will need your help with flossing, as the molars (back teeth) tend to touch by then making it impossible for the bristles of the toothbrush to clense the area.

Valuable tips:

1.)	Limit your child's eating of "sticky/ chewy" treats (fruit roll-ups, skittles, gummy bears,etc) as they can lead to decay.
2.)	Brush your childs teeth each night and floss minimally every other night.
3.)	Avoid juice, milk, and night time nursing.