Steps to healthy teeth

Kathryn Hawley

There are few things as rewarding as seeing a child smile. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasis that early care for a child’s teeth will help to protect their smile and health.

There are steps that can be taken early on to help reduce the risk of tooth decay with four main steps to “brush up” on. The CDC recommended steps are:

Step 1: Start Cleaning Teeth Early.

Step 2: Use the right amount of fluoride toothpaste.

Step 3. Supervise brushing.

Step 4. Talk to your child’s doctor or dentist. For details on each of these steps visit https://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/publications/resources/press_releases/brushup_pr.htm

Kathryn Hawley, RN & Health Educator, Nodaway County Health Dept.