~ Limit snacking to less than three episodes a day
~ Offer your child a nutritious, balanced diet that includes a variety of foods to give their body all the nutrients it needs
~ Remind them to brush thoroughly twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth with floss or inter-dental cleaner once a day to remove plaque
~ Make sure you child has regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings
~ If teeth are crowded, crooked or overlapping it is harder to clean between the teeth resulting in increased chance of decay. Straight teeth are not just for looks but for good health as well. Therefore....
~ Have your child evaluated by an Orthodontist between the ages of 7 and 9 as recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists (www.braces.org)...timely intervention may provide advantages that are not available later.
