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How do I help my child prevent cavities?

Good oral health starts young.

Ensuring you brush your child’s teeth with a smear of toothpaste at least twice a day begins the
healthy mouth journey. We recommend not using fluoride toothpaste until your child is about two years old
and can spit the fluoride out rather than swallowing.

A common cause of tooth decay in children
is giving them a bottle in bed. This should be avoided because the sugar from milk sits on your
child’s teeth at night and ends up dissolving enamel and potentially causing cavities. Water is a
better option when it comes to bedtime. You can also reduce the amount of sugar and
carbohydrates you feed your child to help prevent cavities.

Colgate: How to Cavity Proof Your Child’s Teeth

Services Related to Cavities

Fillings

Dental Crowns

Dental Cleanings & Checkups

Further Reading on Cavities

Colgate: Let’s prevent cavities in children

Colgate: Toddler Tooth Decay and How to Prevent It

American Dental Association: Tooth Whitening