Expert Tips from the Pediatric Dentist in St. Louis

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Three Basic Steps to Follow to Prevent Cavities
in Children
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• Did you know?
• The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial
  Research states that 42 percent of children from
  the ages of two to 11 have had cavities in their
  baby teeth and that 21 percent of children from
  the ages of six to 11 have had decay in their
  permanent teeth.

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• Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease
  in the United States, but the good news is that
  tooth decay is pretty easy to avoid with good
  dental care and tooth-friendly eating and
  drinking.

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• Good Home Care Routine
• Start following good home care routine the day
  you bring your baby home from the hospital.
• Use a moist gauze pad to gently clean your baby's
  gums after feedings.
• Floss your child's teeth once a day and teach him
  to brush and floss by himself as he gets older.

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• Early Dental Visits
• According to the American Academy of Pediatric
  Dentistry (AAPD), Parents should take their baby
  to the dentist for his first dental visit before
  he is a year old. By doing so, you can alleviate
  his fear of dentists and your dentist can check
  and keep track of the growth and development of
  the teeth.

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• Healthy Snacks
• Avoid putting any sugary drinks in the baby
  bottle and dont put your baby to bed with a
  bottle containing milk or any other drinks. Feed
  your child with snacks rich in proteins, calcium
  and phosphorus to develop strong teeth.

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• Looking for the best dentist to take proper care
  of your kids teeth? Visit www.stldentistforkids.c
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• Call 636-327-7645
• E-mail info_at_stldentistforkids.com

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