Good Info to Know...Children's Dental Health

February is Children's Dental Health Month

The Challenge & Consequences

• Children with cavities in their baby teeth are 3x more likely to get cavities in adult teeth
• Dental Problems Affect School Performance
• Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease

Early Childhood Tooth Decay

• Early Childhood Caries (ECC) 
• Preventing Tooth Decay

Fluoride in Toothpaste & Water 

• Fluoride Water 
• Once an infant’s first tooth appears, start brushing with #fluoride toothpaste

Diet & Children's Teeth 

• Rethink Your Drink—Choose Water 
• Tooth-Friendly Foods for Kids
  
• Sugary Drinks: A Big Problem for Little Kids