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Does your child floss daily?

In a new survey by Delta Dental Plans Association, only 7 percent of respondents report their child flosses daily. Learn more about children’s dental health as we celebrate Children's Dental Health Month:


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When should your child first visit the dentist? It might be earlier than you think.

A delayed first visit to the dentist can affect children’s lifelong oral health. Unfortunately, most children don’t see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than dentists recommend.

Make brushing fun for your little ones

A delayed first visit to the dentist can affect children’s lifelong oral health. Unfortunately, most children don’t see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than dentists recommend.


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The mouth and the body are connected - more than 120 conditions may be detected in the early stages by a dentist.

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Teens: Watch your mouth!

Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find out more about what you can do to protect your teen’s teeth.

Caring for your children's teeth

Cleaning a child's teeth should begin when the first tooth is visible, because teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they appear in the mouth. Children should also see a dentist every six months to help your child develop a positive attitude about the dentist.

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Tooth Trivia

Tooth Trivia

Sharing a spoon or fork with your child can increase his or her risk for cavities.

True. Parents can pass cavity-causing bacteria from their own saliva to their child by sharing utensils or by cleaning a pacifier in their own mouth and giving it to their baby.