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Dental Health

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Should I wait to start brushing my child's teeth until they turn 3 years old?
 

Red Toothbrush

Yes

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Don't wait until they turn 3 years old- Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they grow in.

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Red Toothbrush

No

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Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they grow in.

Choose your answer below:

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Use the arrows to click through the slides below:

Other Tips:

 

 

Brush your baby's teeth twice a day: In the morning & again after their last feeding before nighttime sleep

Watch the short video below about how to brush your baby's teeth:

True or False:

I should take my baby to the dentist when their first tooth grows in, or once they turn 1 year old. 
 

Choose your answer below:

Adorable Toddler

True

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Take your child to the dentist by 12 months old, or after they get their first tooth.

Adorable Toddler

False

Actually this is true!

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Take your child to the dentist by 12 months old, or after they get their first tooth.

 

This website was created for patient and student educational purposes by a team of medical students at Boston University,

 led by Rebecca Matta (MS4) & Dr. Natalie Pierre-Joseph (Director of the Boston Medical Center Teen & Tot Clinic).
"Bright Futures Pocket Guide 2010", HealthyChildren.org, and AAP were used as the main sources of information.

Any questions or issues with the website, email becmatta@gmail.com

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