{"id":4405,"date":"2017-02-03T21:30:26","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T21:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-52-14-78-51.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com\/?post_type=first-things&#038;p=4405"},"modified":"2018-05-18T16:52:06","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T16:52:06","slug":"4-tips-help-prevent-tooth-decay-potential-future-health-problems-young-kids","status":"publish","type":"first-things","link":"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/es\/first-things\/4-tips-help-prevent-tooth-decay-potential-future-health-problems-young-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"4 tips to help prevent tooth decay \u2013 and potential future health problems \u2013 in young kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, which promotes the benefits of good oral health. It\u2019s a good time to remind you how to help prevent tooth decay, even before your child gets their first tooth.<\/p>\n<p>Untreated tooth decay in baby (primary) teeth puts young kids at risk for future health problems. It can cause damage to permanent teeth and even lead to being more vulnerable to ear or sinus infections. Tooth decay can also affect a child\u2019s speech development and hurt their self-esteem. And it\u2019s a leading cause of school absences later on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTooth decay is the most common chronic disease faced by young children,\u201d said Joe Fu, First Things First\u2019s senior director for health. \u201cIt is also 100 percent preventable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>FTF offers these tips for families of babies, toddlers and preschoolers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1. Prevent baby bottle decay.<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t put your baby to bed with a bottle at night or at nap time. The sugar in milk, formula, juices and soda can cause tooth decay. Beginning at 6 months, give your child water to drink to help keep their mouth clean and healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2. Take your child to the dentist.<\/strong>\u00a0By baby\u2019s first tooth or first birthday, take them to the dentist to check that their mouth, gums and teeth are healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3. Clean your child\u2019s teeth.<\/strong>\u00a0When your baby\u2019s first teeth come in, brush them after each feeding, especially before bedtime. Use a soft toothbrush and a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. When your child turns 3, you can use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4. Serve healthy food and snacks.<\/strong>\u00a0Sugary and sticky foods cause tooth decay, so give your child fruits, vegetables or cheese instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about caring for your child\u2019s teeth, visit the Parent Kit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ofelia Gonzalez \u00a0is public information officer at First Things First.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTooth decay is the most common chronic disease faced by young children. 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