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Dental Care & Dental Milestones
• Children <3 years should have their teeth/gums brushed by an adult using a toothbrush moistened only with water
• If increased risk of tooth decay (non‐fluordinated water supply, visible tooth defect, regularly consumes sugary drinks/snacks between
meals, teeth brushed <1x/day, etc), use a rice sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste. An excessive swallowing of toothpaste by young
children may result in dental fluorosis.
• Children 3‐6 years should be assisted to brush their teeth using a pea sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste
• When the child can write their name in cursive, they can do a good job brushing their own teeth
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Nutritionistance and small amounts of liquid to start. The sippy cup is associated
with prolonged bottle feeding which is associated with increased calorie
intake, childhood obesity, and caries.
Feeding Guidelines
<span>Dental Care & Dental Milestones
• Children <3 years should have their teeth/gums brushed by an adult using a toothbrush moistened only with water
• If increased risk of tooth decay (non‐fluordinated water supply, visible tooth defect, regularly consumes sugary drinks/snacks between
meals, teeth brushed <1x/day, etc), use a rice sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste. An excessive swallowing of toothpaste by young
children may result in dental fluorosis.
• Children 3‐6 years should be assisted to brush their teeth using a pea sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste
• When the child can write their name in cursive, they can do a good job brushing their own teeth
Breast feeding: benefits ABCDEFGH :
· Infant:
A llergic condition reduced
B est food for infant
C lose relationship with mother
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