Your Baby's Teeth
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7282 Oswego Road 
Liverpool, New York 13090
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Healthy Teeth Beautiful Smile
7282 Oswego Road 
Liverpool, New York 13090
Healthy Teeth Beautiful Smile
Located in Liverpool, NY
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Protect Your Baby's Teeth From Cavities

Did you know that sharing spoons or cleaning off your baby’s pacifier in your mouth, instead of water, can lead to cavities? 

Babies are born without the harmful bacteria that causes tooth decay. There are germs in your spit and when your spit is passed to your baby’s mouth, these germs start the process of causing cavities, even before your baby has teeth. 

At The Kid's Dentist, we recommend that you avoid sharing saliva to keep your baby’s teeth healthy.

Tips for Your Oral Health

  • Eat healthy foods 
  • Brush with a fluoride toothpaste 
  • Visit your dentist if you have bleeding gums or cavities

Tips for Your Baby’s Dental Health

  • Don’t put anything in your baby's mouth that has been in your mouth and don’t blow on your baby's food
  • Use water to clean your baby’s pacifier- NOT your own spit
  • Before your baby's first tooth is visible, wipe their mouth daily with a soft, moist washcloth
  • When teeth become visible, brush their teeth with a small, soft bristle toothbrush using a pea-sized smear of fluoride-containing toothpaste
  • Encourage your baby to spit out toothpaste
  • Brush your child's teeth at least twice each day- once in the morning and once at night 
  • Talk to us about the right amount of fluoride for your baby and ask if your child should be brushing with toothpaste that contains fluoride
  • Avoid giving your baby sticky foods and unhealthy snacks like candy, soda, or juice between meals
  • Give your baby healthy snacks like cheese, yogurt, or fruit
  • Only give your baby treats or juice at meal times
  • Don’t let your baby sleep with a bottle filled with milk or juice because the natural sugars in these liquids will get changed into acid, which will rot or decay their teeth and lead to dental infection and pain
  • Don’t give your baby juice until they are 6 months old
  • Don’t give your baby more than 4-6 ounces of juice per day
  • If you see white spots developing on your baby's teeth, call us right away
  • Schedule your baby's first dental visit with The Kid's Dentist when he or she is one year old

Meeting Your Baby’s Fluoride Requirements

You infant needs fluoride in order to develop strong teeth. With 35 years in practice, you can trust in The Kid's Dentist to determine your child’s fluoride needs. Your child may require a fluoride supplement if their drinking water doesn’t contain enough fluoride. Fluoride has been shown to reduce tooth decay by as much as 50% to 70%.
Longest Established 
Pediatric Dental Office
 in the Area
Call: 315-451-6260

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