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- Schedule your child’s first dental visit no later than their first birthday.
- Put only water in the bottle that your child uses at bedtime.
- Provide a well balanced diet for your child. Limit snack
and sugar intake.
- Brush your child’s teeth in the morning and at bedtime. Floss
daily.
- Ask your dentist about fluoride supplements or rinses for your child.
- Seek regular 6 month dental check-ups.
- Monitor harmful oral habits such as thumb-sucking and pacifier use.
- Ask your dentist about dental sealants.
- Ask your dentist about mouth guards if your child is involved in sports.
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