Cavity Free Kids

Parents, here are some tips that are recommended in order to keep your children from developing cavities.

1. Good Oral Hygiene

Ensure reqular, supervised, brushing and flossing for toddlers and kids upto age 8 years. Brush and floss after meals or atleast twice daily. Use a wet gauze for infants or a clean washcloth to wipe away the plaque that contains bacteria for teeth and gums.

2. A balanced diet

Give your kids eat healthy snacks or natural foods instead of Candy or other sugary foods. Provide foods rich in calcium for strong bones and teeth. Remember to brush and floss after any meal because some of these "good" foods, like fruits, milk and carbohydrates contains sugar that are broken down by bacteria, producing acids that will cause cavities.

3. Ensure kids get enough amount of flouride

Just enough, not less and not more than the recommended levels. Flouride incorporates itself into tooth's enamel, making it more resistant to acid attack. Talk to your dental care provider on how to ensure correct levels of flouride.

4. Dental Sealants.

Dental Sealants are easily and quickly applied in the dental office and provides long lasting protection against cavity formation. A dental sealant is a plastic, professionally-applied material that is put on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth and acts as a physical barrier so that cavity causing bacteria cannot invade the pits and curves on the chewing surface.