How to Teach Teeth Brushing Basics to Young Children: Advice from Dental Experts in Westchester County, NY
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-Christine Dowling, DDS, of Somers Pediatric Dentistry in Somers, NY
"When the first tooth erupts, begin brushing your child's teeth with a small soft bristled toothbrush twice daily and take your child for his first dental exam by age one. Allowing your toddler to help brush his own teeth is an excellent way to engage your child and help him develop good oral hygiene practices."
-Dayna Olstein, DMD, and Ann Guerra, DDS, of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Briarcliff Manor, NY
"The key to good oral health is prevention. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first dental visit be at age one or six months after the first tooth erupts, whichever is first. Early intervention of small carious lesions ensures a quick, frequently painless procedure, which can go a long way in reinforcing to the child that the dentist is a 'friend' not a foe."
-Renuka Bijoor, DDS, of Briarcliff Pediatric Dentistry in Briarcliff Manor, NY
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