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Those first teeth: keeping the tooth fairy happy with 'NO CAVITIES'

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  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  February is National Children's Dental Health Month and once your child gets their first teeth, you should start brushing them with a soft tooth brush. Supervised brushing with a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste, twice a day, and flossing in between teeth that are close together should continue throughout childhood. You also do not need to eliminate sweets completely from your child's diet in order to ensure they maintain a healthy smile. The key is to limit the frequency of their sugar consumption. For example, eating a candy bar all at once is less harmful to your child's teeth then eating it throughout the day. But candy bars are not the only culprits! Starchy carbohydrates like cookies, sugary cereals and sticky foods like fruit roll ups can also promote tooth decay.