Things You'll Need:
- Dentist
- Toothbrush
- Water
- Dental wipes
- Healthy diet
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Step 1
Make sweets and sugars an occasional treat in your house. Giving your child too many sweets or sugary foods leads to quicker tooth decay.
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Step 2
Limit the number of snacks and meals that you serve your child to 5-6 a day. Don't let your child "graze" all day long on food. Doing so actually will harm your child's teeth as the food will sit on the teeth all day long and cause the teeth to decay.
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Step 3
Give your child plenty of water to drink. Water increases saliva production in the mouth which helps to wash away the sugars left on the teeth after eating. Water with fluoride in it will also help to protect your child's teeth from acid production.
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Step 4
When you eat out with your child or are on the go, use dental wipes on your child's teeth. They will help to prevent plaque formation on the teeth which causes tooth decay. You can find these dental wipes at local drugstores by the toothpaste.
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Step 5
Take your child to the dentist on a regular basis. Make sure that once your child has around 4-6 teeth, that you take him for his first dental checkup. This will help your child get used to going to the dentist on a regular basis.
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Step 6
Ask your dentist about a fluoride sealant for your child's teeth if you live in area without fluoridated water or if your child's teeth are prone to cavities. The sealant can help to protect your child's teeth for months and will prevent tooth decay and cavities.
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Step 7
Make sure that your child is brushing his teeth every night before bedtime. This is the best time to brush the teeth as you are removing all the food and sugars on the teeth from the day. Most kids who are 5 and under never do a good enough job on brushing their teeth, so make sure that you are checking their work and brushing their teeth for them if needed.
