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Steps to good dental health include:

• Regular care by a dental professional.


• Getting enough fluoride.


• Regular brushing and flossing.


• Eating right.

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Infants and Children: The first dental visit should occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than the child’s first birthday. It is very important that primary teeth are kept in place until they are lost naturally. [More Dental Health Information from American Academy of Pediatrics]

Adolescents:  Teens should visit the dentist twice a year. Appearance and self-image are very important to them. Decayed or poorly positioned teeth or jaws might make them more self-conscious. [See common oral health problems in adolescents]

Information from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry:

The Pediatric Dentist
Frequently Asked Questions
Children, Water, and Fluoride
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Diet And Snacking
Thumb, Finger and Pacifier Habits
Mouth Protectors
Dental Care For Your Baby
Calming The Anxious Child
Preventive Dentistry
Regular Dental Visits
Sealants
Space Maintenance
Enamel Flurosis
Teenage Dentistry
Early Orthodontic Care
What Is Maloclusion
Dental Care For Special Child
X-Ray Use and Safety
Conscious Sedation
General Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide
Esthetic Dentistry
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Enamel Microabrasion
Managed Dental Care Programs