It is a good idea to bear the following in mind when it comes to taking good care of your children’s dental health.

• The work of caring for your children’s teeth begins when their first tooth appears.
• Parents should brush their children’s teeth until they are 6 - 8 years old and are sufficiently dexterous to be able to brush them on their own.
• A toothbrush and dental floss are our necessary allies in oral hygiene. For this reason, even young children under the age of 6 should be encouraged by their parents to get into the habit of using them.
• Even at younger ages it may be necessary for teeth to be treated with fluoride.
• It is best if children visit the dentist every 6 months for a check up, and for advice.