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Oral care tips for parents
The 2000 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health calls dental and oral diseases a "silent epidemic." What can you do to maintain good oral health for yourself and your family? * Replace toothbrushes every three months. After that, even the best brushes become less effective.
* Brush your and your child's teeth between meals or at least twice a day for two full minutes.
* Floss once a day and help your children to floss.
* See your dentist twice a year. Dental professionals can evaluate your oral health, check for decay and disease, and provide valuable information about the connections between oral and overall health.
* Teach your children good oral hygiene. Brush for them or wipe their teeth when they're too young to do it alone, and supervise up to age seven.
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