Taking Care of Your Oral Health When You Are Pregnant
Practicing good oral hygiene, eating healthy foods, and getting oral health care help keep a woman’s mouth and teeth healthy during pregnancy.
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Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles
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This series of handouts for pregnant women and parents of infants and young children provides simple tips on oral health issues. Head Start staff are encouraged to share the handouts with families to promote good oral health.
Toothbrushing Positions for Your Child with a Disability
Some children with disabilities need extra help brushing their teeth. Learn about different ways to position a child for brushing.
Toothbrushing Tips for Your Child with a Disability
Some children with disabilities need extra help brushing their teeth. Learn about different ways to position a child for brushing.
Visiting the Dental Clinic with Your Child
Regular dental visits are important to keep children’s teeth and mouths healthy and to teach them to value good oral health. Learn about what will happen at the dental clinic.
Encouraging Your Child to Drink Water
Giving children water to drink throughout the day is one of the best ways to keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun ways to encourage children to drink water.
Getting Oral Health Care While You Are Pregnant
It’s important for women to get oral health care during pregnancy. Getting oral health care, including cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and pain medication, is safe during pregnancy.
Understanding Why Baby Teeth Are Important
Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth and by age 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for their overall health and development.
Making Toothbrushing Part of Your Child's Bedtime Routine
A regular bedtime routine helps your child know what to expect at the end of the day. Brushing your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste is an important part of the routine.
Getting Oral Health Treatment Is Important!
If your child’s dentist finds tooth decay and recommends a follow-up dental visit for treatment, it’s important for your child to get care. Receiving follow-up treatment is key to keeping your child healthy.
Helping Children Stop Using a Pacifier
Long term use of pacifiers can affect your child’s bite and the growth of the jaws and bones that support their teeth. If your child shows no interest in giving up their pacifier by 18 months, they may need help to stop.
